Love in the Shadow of the Wolf

the parts of her body that were injured, but deep inside, there was a greater feeling-one of confusion,

hidden in the forest. There, he tended to her wounds with great care, though Catrine felt there was something strange about his way of doing

dy that seemed stronger than a normal human's, and his instincts that were so sharp-none of it made sense. But there was one thing t

ing was a

feeling-a danger not just from the wild, but from within herself. Why did she feel so connec

f secrets, secrets he hadn't fully revealed, even to her. She shouldn't let herself get caught up in this feeling.

there were pieces of a puzzle, and only Alexander held the missing fragments. She had to find the truth, f

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curiosity was much stronger than her fear. As she walked along the path, her mind kept racing. Did she really want to uncover

the only sound around her. With every step, Catrine's heart beat faster. She couldn't help but feel that she was being watched, but by w

of the trail. He stood tall, with a sharp gaze and an unreadable face. Catrine stared

ne?" Alexander asked, h

houghts. She could lie, say that she was just exploring, trying to get a sense of her surroundings. B

exander. About you. About eve

. There was something incredibly powerful about this man-something that made her feel bo

a flat tone. "There are many thin

y within her. "Why? Why are you so mysterious? Why

his desire to protect Catrine and the reality he had to face. The tension was palpable, thick with unspoken words. "I

er tried to deflect her questions, the stronger her need to know bec

man, Catrine. I'm part of something greater. This world... there's so much you

sion. Everything she thought she knew about Alexander

cal explanation, but nothing seemed to fit. Wolves were creatures of legend, stories her grandmother had told her when she

hat has lived in this forest for centuries. We're not ordinary creatures

e knew about life and reality seemed to slip away in that moment. The forest sudd

olves... what do you mean by all th

protect you. But... if we stay together, there are many dangers that threaten us. This isn't just about us.

What did that even mean? She had heard of soulmates before, of the deep conne

softly, her voice ba

nevitability. "You are part of my destiny, Catrine. My mate. That me

was a creature different from the rest, but there was a strong bond connecting them-a bond she couldn't avoid, no matte

he more she thought about this relationship, the more she felt trapped in something much bigger than she had imagined. Thi

it?" Catrine asked soft

t there was also sadness in his eyes. "Yes, very dangerous.

ame again after this. She was trapped in a world full of danger, secrets, and a dangerous attraction. The bond between them was real, and

e was becoming a part of it. She could no longer deny the truth. The dangerous attraction was more than just an emotional pull-it was the