The forest turned into chaos.
Rose pressed herself against the cold stone pillar as Kael—now a massive black wolf—lunged at the red-eyed attackers. His growls shook the ground, deep and vicious, nothing like the gentle voice she’d heard moments ago.
He was fighting for her.
Three wolves circled him, their teeth flashing under the moonlight. They were bigger than any normal wolf—faster, crueler, almost human in the way they moved.
The largest one snarled words that made Rose’s blood freeze.
“Kael! You can’t run from your destiny!”
They could speak.
Kael launched himself at the wolf, knocking it back. The forest floor shook with the impact. Claws slashed, jaws snapped, and sparks of moonlit energy burst every time Kael made contact.
Rose’s breath trembled.
This wasn’t just a fight.
This was war.
Kael tore into one of them with terrifying speed. The wolf yelped and collapsed. But the other two didn’t stop—they attacked from behind, biting into Kael’s shoulder.
Rose covered her mouth to stop from screaming.
Blood dripped onto the dirt.
Kael roared—fur bristling, eyes glowing like molten silver. He threw one wolf off, sending it flying into a tree. But the last one—the biggest—lunged straight for Rose’s hiding spot.
She gasped.
The wolf’s claws scraped the pillar—its nose sniffing the air.
“Human,” it growled. “So the prophecy was true. The cursed Alpha found his mate.”
Rose’s heart dropped.
It knew.
The wolf’s jaws opened wider—
Only for Kael to slam into it with bone-breaking force.
Rose flinched as the two wolves tumbled across the grass, ripping at each other. Kael’s growls were louder now, desperate and wild. He bit the wolf’s neck and threw it into a tree so hard the trunk cracked.
The forest went silent.
The enemies fled, wounded and limping.
Kael stood there, chest heaving, blood dripping from his jaw and shoulder.
Rose stepped out before she even realized it. “Kael…”
His ears twitched.
Slowly—painfully—he shifted back, bones cracking as his human form returned. When the transformation finished, Kael dropped to one knee, breathing hard, his shirt torn, claw marks across his body.
Rose rushed to him.
“Don’t,” he warned in a rough whisper. “Don’t touch me. I’m still not fully in control.”
She ignored him and knelt beside him, her hands shaking as she touched his shoulder lightly.
He hissed—but not from pain.
From the bond.
“Rose…” His voice broke. “You’re making it worse.”
“I don’t care,” she whispered. “You saved me.”
He grabbed her wrist, but gently this time. “You shouldn’t be involved. My world will destroy you.”
Rose met his silver eyes. “Then why does it feel like your world chose me?”
Kael froze.
For the first time, he looked afraid.
He cupped her cheek with trembling fingers. “This bond… it’s dangerous. It will force us together even if we fight it.”
Her breath caught. “And do you want to fight it?”
Kael inhaled sharply, eyes darkening. “I’ve tried my whole life to fight destiny. And now—fate gives me you.”
Rose’s cheeks warmed.
Their faces were inches apart.
But suddenly—Kael’s expression changed. His eyes flicked to the trees behind her.
“It’s not over,” he whispered. “More are coming.”
Rose’s blood ran cold.
Kael stood, wincing in pain, but pulled her close protectively.
“We need to leave,” he said. “Now.”
He grabbed her hand—and this time, sparks shot through both of them, stronger than before.
Kael’s jaw tightened. “The bond is awakening.”
“What does that mean?” Rose whispered.
“It means,” he said as he pulled her into the shadows of the forest,
“you’re not just my mate anymore.”
He looked at her with a mixture of awe and fear.
“You’re the key to breaking the curse.”
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