Destined Journey
Arlo's gaze swept across his remaining followers.
"Run down the river," he commanded, his voice a low growl. "Don't return until you find his body or else..."
The unspoken threat lingered, leaving the men with no choice but to heed Arlo's command. In a hurried retreat, they dispersed, disappearing into the night, leaving Arlo alone with the weight of his impulsive actions settling upon him like a heavy cloak.
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Michael's eyes fixated on the young girl sitting before him. She was his mate, a connection written in the stars and etched into the depths of his soul. The air between them crackled with an energy that only true mates could comprehend.
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