Claimed by the Straight Alpha
But then, I smelled it.
It hit me before I saw it, a sharp, metallic tang cutting through the earthy smell of pine and moss. Blood. Human blood. My wolf surged instantly, senses screaming, clawing at me, demanding I move faster. The bond between wolves and humans was instinctual, and mine had already sensed something dangerous, something broken, something desperate.
I broke into a run, faster than before, adrenaline spiking. Branches whipped against my face and arms as I plunged deeper into the forest, guided by scent and instinct. Every step took me closer, and the smell grew stronger—sharp, coppery, raw.