ixture of fear and excitement burning inside her. She didn't know where she was going, only that she had to get away from the pack, from Ronan, from this life that had chained her.

place where she could hide her pain, but today, in this vast and limitless forest, she felt that same silence transform into an inner cry, a cry of deliverance. She didn't k

, silent and protective, while the wind whispered words of courage in her ears. She repeated to herself the words of Nox ,

so cruel. The cold bit into his skin, and hunger began to set in. Her hands were scratched by the branches she had pushed aside, and her

ack, somewhere behind her. His heart beat faster, adrenaline flooding his body.

that? » she thought,

replied in a calm and reassuring voice. *There is someone, b

d, a movement caught her attention to her right. A silhouette loomed in the darkness, a massive wolf with piercing eyes, observing him with disconcerting intens

od before her, his deep blue eyes fixed on her curiously. His features were marked by wildlife, a scar crossing his right cheek, giving him

re," he said in a deep voice,

ulnerable. But she couldn't speak. The shame and pain of her silence engulfed her, but she knew she couldn't esc

er silence. "Are you mute? he asked, an

Thorne . I live alone here, away from the packs," he explained, observing her reac

e knew she wanted to get as far away from her past life as possible. Freedom may not have a def

carefully, young wolf. This world is much more dangerous than you think. P

tories told in her pack about the dangers of the outside world. But she knew she had no other choic

mind," he said in a softer, almost protective voice. "But know this: other packs patrol this forest. They wil

ed at Thorne , trying to understand why he was helping her when they didn't even kno

chains, looking for a place where you can be yourself... it's not easy, but I understand. » He moved slightly closer, his eyes searchin

ad never met anyone like Thorne, someone who, despite h

ning to his wolf form in an instant. "But remember

it had disappeared. She knew that this meeting marked a turning point in her journey. She was no longer alone, even if Thorne was only a flee

cing, but she was no longer afraid. She felt stronger, more alive. She didn't know where this journey would take he