Darkness. Then, a soft glow. My eyes fluttered open. I saw leaves, dappled sunlight, and a ceiling that wasn't stone or wood, but something else. It took a moment for my eyes to focus. A canopy. Green and brown leaves, woven together, formed a natural roof. I was lying on something soft, incredibly comfortable.Fear, sharp and immediate, jolted through me.Where was I? Was I dead? Was this some kind of sick trick? I tried to move, but a searing pain shot through my body. My head throbbed. My limbs felt heavy, unresponsive."Easy, pup," a deep voice rumbled nearby. "You're safe. For now."My eyes snapped to the source. A man sat by a low-burning fire, observing me. Alpha Fenris Stone. My mind supplied the name, though I'd never seen him before. Curly, dark brown hair. Green eyes that seemed to see everything, even in the dim light. Scars marred his powerful physique, silent testament to past battles. He carried himself with a quiet authority, a strange presence that felt ancient and
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