I had a fleeting notion of our destination, but as I settled into the car, I leaned my head against the plush headrest, my thoughts swirling as I fell silent. My gaze drifted out the window, taking in the blurred scenery rushing by, the world outside melding into a canvas of greens and browns.
As we sped away from the familiar confines of our pack’s territory, the surroundings transformed. Zane deftly maneuvered the vehicle onto a rugged dirt road, the tires crunching over gravel and earth, creating a rhythmic lull that added to the tension building inside me.
He drove along the winding road for 20 minutes, the engine humming softly among the towering trees. Soon, he parked beside a secluded cabin, its rustic charm hidden in the dense foliage.
With a quick motion, he hopped out and op
