Chapter 5

"Sierra, answer me." Damian's mind-link crashed repeatedly against empty silence.

I stood deep in the Darkwood Forest, my paws sinking into the damp earth. My white fur hung down to my shoulders. Moonlight streamed over my back, and ancient power flowed steadily inside me.

There was no more pain, no more Alpha oppression, no more mate bond chaining me down.

Lumina, my wolf spirit, spoke up in my mind. 'He's looking for you.'

I lowered my head, catching the scent of medicine and blood on my clothes.

"Let him," I replied.

Lumina let out a low chuckle. 'You're more ruthless…