Alpha's Chosen Mate

w, casting a warm glow over the room. She lay there for a moment, s

like a dream, but the mark on her neck

ith a soft smile. "Good morning," he murmured, his voice

feeling a warmth spread thr

ushed a strand of hair from

few moments longer, enjoying the peaceful silence before

large, but the bond they shared gave Ariel

ed, his expression

ad. "Yeah. We have a lot to do."As they dressed, Arielle felt a sense of determination settle over her. The bat

*

Pack members moved with purpose, checking weapons and supplies,

er expression a mix of exci

e you f

evious night a comforting presence i

u and Eric looked happy this morning. I'

s but didn't shy away from the sentime

anding attention. The pack quieted, turning their

allenge unlike any we've seen before. The Loute wolves threaten our home,

d, the pack united in their resolve.Eric con

ng what we hold dear. Our friends, our family, our way of life. We

admiration for Eric deepening. He was a true leader

ulled Arielle aside, his expression serious but tender.

ravity of his request. "I will.

promise of protection an

as they made their way toward the battlefield. The tension was palp

es came into view, a dark line on the horizon. Arielle's heart

rmation, and watch each other's backs."Arielle took her place at Eric's side,

a surge of anger at the sight of them, their presence a threat to everything she held dear.With a fierce roar, Eric

dst of the chaos, she stayed close to Eric, their movements synchronized, a testament to their bond and training.Time seemed to stretch and blur, each moment an eternity as they battled for their home. But thro

sued the Loute wolf, their packmates providing support as they closed in on their enemy.The confrontation was swift and decisive, Eric and Arielle working in tandem to bring down the leader of the Loute wolves. With their leader defeated,

ion a mix of pride and exhaustio

ling with emotion. "I knew we wo

all of us. We fought together, and we succeeded."The pack gathered around, t

etching across her face. "I can't believe we

ie with her packmates. "We did. And we'll ke

her away from the crowd for a moment of quiet. They walked a short dista

rious expression. "I meant what I said earl

eir shared future a welcome anchor in the uncertainty of

ace. "We've faced so much together, and I know there's

he same. Whatever challenges come our way, we'll face them together."They lingered there, wrapped in