Xender took in the fresh air and the chirping of birds as he strolled into the forest.
This was her favorite spot to decompress because she had always enjoyed the outdoors. The forest floor was covered in mottled shadows as the sunshine streamed through the trees.
Xender inhaled deeply as she felt the strain of her everyday existence subside. She became aware of an odd feeling in the air as she was walking.
The woodland seemed to be observing her, anticipating an event. Though she didn't feel any immediate threat, Xender's instincts advised her to exercise caution.
She was startled by a rustling sound coming from the bushes. A rogue werewolf appeared out of the brush as she turned. She could feel its desire as its gaze remained on Xender.
She was aware that if she wanted to live, she needed to move quickly. When Xender attempted to run, her feet felt heavy, as though they were stuck in place.
With its gaze fixed on hers, the werewolf started to swirl around her. She was in serious danger, Xender realized.
Two individuals emerged from the forest and chased the rogue werewolf away just as it was ready to attack. Xender was unhurt but shook.
As she turned to give thanks to her rescuers, Rufus, the gregarious and cunning pack leader, looked into her eyes. The tension between them was evident as they simply stared at one another for a moment. Rufus's eyes appeared to pierce Xender's soul, sending a chill down her spine.
She was drawn to him even though she knew she should be terrified of him. "Are you okay?" Rufus asked in a harsh, low voice. Still a little dizzy, Xender nodded.
Stuttering, "Y-yes, thank you," she said. With his eyes wrinkled at the corners, Rufus grinned. His words were, "You're welcome," Rufus is my name, by the way.
And this is my beta, Peter. Xender's gaze shifted to Peter, who was silently observing her intently. Their eyes locked, and she knew she was in trouble when she felt a flutter in her chest.
She felt drawn to both Peter and Rufus, but she was unsure of how to deal with her emotions. Xender experienced an odd feeling as they stood there.
She felt as though some invisible force was drawing her in the direction of Rufus and Peter. With his gaze fixed on hers, Rufus moved closer to her. He replied, "We need to get you somewhere safe," in a raspy, low voice.
A chill went down Xender's spine as she nodded. Despite being aware of her danger, she felt safer than she had in a long time because Rufus and Peter were by her side.
Peter fell into step with her as they walked, his gaze never leaving hers. When Xender looked into his eyes, she felt a flutter in her chest and realized she was in trouble.
She felt drawn to both Peter and Rufus, but she was unsure of how to deal with her emotions. However, she realized she was willing to accept the chance as she met their eyes.
For several minutes, the only sound they heard while walking was the rustle of leaves underfoot. Xender knew she was right where she was supposed to be and experienced a wave of calm. Xender experienced a wave of amazement as they got closer to the pack's headquarters. With its imposing grandeur and its spires, the edifice was stunning.
Xender entered after Rufus shoved the door open. With luxurious carpeting and tasteful furniture, the interior was every bit as lovely as the exterior. As she glanced about, Xender experienced a wave of amazement.
This was unlike anything she had ever seen. With his eyes wrinkled at the corners, Rufus grinned. He greeted them, "Welcome to our home," Xender returned the smile, feeling appreciative of him. "Thank you," she offered. Xender couldn't help but notice how Peter and Rufus gazed at her as they passed through the headquarters.
They appeared to be examining her, as though they were attempting to understand her.
As Xender looked into their eyes, a chill went through her. Despite being aware of her danger, she felt safer than she had in a long time because Rufus and Peter were by her side. Rufus turned to her as they entered the bedroom. His words, "You'll be safe here," By nodding, Xender expressed his appreciation for him. "Thank you," she offered. With his eyes wrinkled at the corners, Rufus grinned. His words were, "You're welcome," Feeling disappointed, Xender saw Rufus turn to go.
She didn't want him to leave because she had become used to his presence. However, she noticed something in his gaze that made her stop.
It was a spark of yearning, a flare of attraction. When Xender understood that Rufus shared her feelings, her heart skipped a beat. She knew she couldn't ignore this new revelation, but she wasn't sure how to handle it.
A wave of bewilderment passed over Xender as Rufus departed the room. She had no idea what was going on or what was ahead. However, while she lay in bed, she couldn't get rid of the feeling that things she never could have predicted were about to alter in her life. Xender was about to fall asleep when she heard a sound outside her room.
Her heart thumping in her chest, she sat up in bed. A person crept inside as the door creaked open. When Xender noticed Peter standing in the darkness, her eyes grew wide. He muttered, "I had to see you," as he fixed her with his gaze.
When Xender understood that Peter shared Rufus' feelings for her, her heart skipped a beat. She couldn't decide what to do because she was caught between the two males.
Xender was excited and afraid at the same time as Peter walked toward her. She had no idea what was going on or what was ahead.
However, Xender realized she was in trouble as Peter's lips touched hers. She couldn't decide between Peter and Rufus since she was falling for both of them. Xender noticed a disturbance outside the room just as things were about to get exciting. Rufus was there, and he sounded unhappy. "Peter, what are you doing?" Rufus snarled in a low, threatening voice.
When Xender realized she was in the midst of a love triangle, her heart fell. She was unsure of what to do or how to decide between the two men she was interested in. Xender realized that her life was going to get much more complicated when Rufus barged into the room. Xender's phone rang just as things were about to spiral out of control.
After a brief pause, she responded to it. Her voice was hardly more than a whisper when she said, "Hello?" However, Xender's world was completely upended as she heard the voice on the other end of the call. "Xender, it's your mother," the speaker stated. "I've been looking everywhere for you. Xender, you're in danger. You need to go right away."
When Xender learned that her mother was still alive, her heart skipped a beat. She was confronted with a whole different existence after believing she was dead.
Xender knew she had to choose as she glanced at Peter and Rufus. She had two options: either stay with the two men she loved, or go look for her mother.
However, when she paused, Xender became aware that she was not alone in her quest to find her mother. There were others out there who would do everything it took to locate her.