THE CLANDESTINE WOLF

d he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. He had ignored his brothers' warnings and had come to the reunion anyway, eager to reco

eart raced as he scanned the darkness, his eyes straining to pierce the shadows. Suddenly, a voice

ath heavy with the stench of liquor. "We were classmates, Karen. I can't believe it's real

like a vice. Panic set in as Ethan dragged him into the alley, his words slurred and menacing. Ethan's lips brus

against the wall, their fist connecting with his jaw in a sharp crack. Ethan's head snapped back, his eyes glazing over as he stumbled backwards. The str

ged, his voice shaking with fe

aving, and turned to him. "Are you oka

for rescuing me...I'm

said the

erent," he muttered before backing away, eyes fixed on Karen with an unnerving int

y did he feel like he had just narrowly escaped something sinister? He shook his head, still trying to process

words were true. Did he really smell different? He couldn't quite place it, but something about his own scent seemed off. He shook his head

and it ended in disaster. He was grateful the stranger inter

or. Karen's pale face replied, "Yeah, don't worry, just a b

and sat beside his brother. Karen sat up, sighing.

her. You're all I have left." Tears streamed down his face as he thought of his parents, whom he deeply missed. Wesl

hers were his life; he had no genuine friends, only acquaintances who exploited him for

w woke up late, h

day's events were just a nightmare. His mate couldn't be human! As an Al

ew realized he'd slept on the couch. "You won'

ing for so long!" Matthew corrected him, "It's

wolf. It's impossible!" Chris teased, "Now you've found your perfect match, but you can't ev

plied, "You're satisfied with me, aren't you?" Chris winked, "You're the best, Matthew." Mat

you'll keep him in the bedroom, especially when you're in rut!" M

eat. "I know what you're thinking, and I've thought it too. If I don't find mi

ow." They made a pact, and Matthew hoped Chris wouldn't find his m