At Ashborne Pack Territory

Kael panted heavily as he shifted back into his human form, his body trembling from both exhaustion and rage. Their healer was already waiting at the borders of their territory when he arrived, moving quickly toward him.

“I’m fine,” Kael hissed, brushing the healer off as he knelt to examine the torn skin along his side. The wounds were already closing, but the sting remained.

Kael despised retreating; it was against his very nature. But seeing Althea hurt ...