Lunar Bonds: Alpha's Redemption

Elena sipped her coffee, her hands trembling slightly. She couldn't shake the image of his glowing eyes or the l

You shouldn't have talked to him," she

cup down. "Who

s family owns most of the land around here, but they keep to themselves. Strange things happen wh

tincts kicked in. "What

man in a sheriff's uniform walked in, his eyes immediately locking onto Ele

approaching her table. "I'm Sheriff G

ng his gaze. "Just doing

This isn't the kind of town that likes reporters

she could tell he didn't believe her. "I'm just cu

nds are just stories. Nothing more

n ever. If everyone in this town was so determined to keep

e forest outside was alive with sounds crickets, owls, and the occasional ru

lose. To

in. The moon hung low, casting an eerie glow over the trees. The howl came again, s

lashlight beam cut through the darkness, illuminating twisted roots and shadowy

, her breath catching in her throat. The eyes belonged to a massive wolf, its fur dark

egs refused to move. The wolf advanced, its gaze lo

a snarl, followed by the sound of two bodies colliding. When she looked up, she saw anot

her feet, her flashlight shaking in her hand. The silver wolf emerged

she recognized its eyes. They were

" she w

tood before her, shirtless and breathing heavily. His eyes still

way," he said, his vo

ed. "You're... y

ned. "And you're in

n the dark forest. Elena's legs gave out, and she sank to the ground, her heart still r