A Pack United

John slowly stirred, feeling enveloped in warmth and comfort. He instinctively snuggled closer to the comforting warmth, emitting a soft purr while breathing in the familiar scent of his mate. As he opened his eyes, he discovered himself cradled in the protective embrace of his Alpha. Despite already being intimately close, every part of their bodies in contact, he attempted to move even nearer. Pressing his face against his mate's chest, a profound sense of contentment washed over him, mirrored by the satisfaction resonating in his lynx form.

As the arm around his waist shifted, John leaned back slightly to gaze up at his mate's face. Darius's brown eyes held a mix of concern and relief as they scanned his features. "You're awake," the Alpha's voice came "How are you feeling?"

John's confusion quickly turned to panic as the events of the day rushed back into his mind. He desperately tried to extricate himself from his mate's embrace, his heart racing with anxiety. "Where is my grandm