Meanwhile.,,,,

As Avery's mates, Shane, Romeo, Sean, and Cruz, returned to the pack's territory after an exhausting search for her, their hearts sank at the grim reality of her disappearance. They had scoured the forest, followed every scent, and questioned every creature they encountered, but there was no sign of Avery. The frustration and fear grew with each passing hour, gnawing at their minds like a relentless predator.

Shane paced back and forth in the meeting hall, his usually ...