pack," he said. "They do not recognize my claim on you, and they will stop at nothing to take you for themselves." Akira felt a surge of fear, but the wolf king's presence beside her gave her cour

Akira listened intently, eager to learn as much as she could. But as the sun began to set, casting a golden glow over the forest, Akira felt a sense of unease creeping over her. She glanced over her shoulder, but saw nothing. The wolf king's eyes flicked to hers, and he growled softly. "What is wrong, my mate?" he asked. Akira hesitated, unsure of how to explain the feeling of unease that had settled over her. But before she could respond, a figure emerged