Mia's POvThere was nothing for hours and hours on end.I woke up to another cold morning in the forest, surrounded by howling winds and rain. It had been months since I found myself in this harsh world, surviving on what little food I could scavenge. The thought of a deer roasting in the fire, made my mouth water."I need to find a deer." My mind urged me on, taking me to places I didn't even know existed. It was hard to see animals to hunt this place. The cold contributed to the hardship. If not for my warm fur, there was no way I was going to survive here. Sniffing around, I paused to look over the dried fallen trees. My eyes darted from tree to tree finding any unfortunate deer that found itself in my claws soon. Every movement in the snow made my heart race as I could find something to eat soon. A succulent deer. In the distance was one cold deer, looking for shelter against the cold. My tongue scraped my teeth in anticipation."I can almost hear its heartbeat," I muttered und

Alex's POVIt didn't take long for me to become bored. Only that my mate is meant to be seated on the other side of the table, where I can gaze into her beautiful eyes as the apostles rant all day long."We cannot afford to have an alpha without a mate. It undermines our pack's stability and diminishes our standing among other packs. It is imperative that you fulfill this obligation." Alphonso said, oblivious to his impending demise."I understand your concerns, and I assure you that finding a suitable mate is a priority for me. However, I will not settle for just anyone. The future of our pack depends on a strong and compatible union." My words carried firmness but also a hint of defiance. I was determined to make the right choice, even if it took time. What is their problem with me finding a mate? The pack hasn't been in any danger lately, has it? I paused, remembering Frank's words. Something might be lurking in the forest. We need to check it out.Just then, the door opened to rev