Chapter 33

Chapter 33

Xander pov

My wolf instincts flared and stopped. He paused, my amber eyes scanning the shifting shadows, my keen nose searching for the source of the unease. The air, once fragrant with the life of the forest, now felt heavy, suffocating.

"Show yourselves," I commanded, my voice resonating with the power of my alpha status. The shadows, however, remained silent, their shapes contorting in a silent, mocking dance. "I am Aloha Xander, Alpha of the black pool pack. Do you dare to hide in the shadows of my woods? You dare to taunt me?"

The shadows seemed to writhe in response, their shifting forms a silent mockery. The air grew colder, the chill clinging to his skin like a spiderweb. I felt a tremor of unease, a prickling sensation that ran down his spine.

"Do not play games, show yourself." I barked, my voice now a rumble of power. "Show yourselves, or face the consequences.'

The shadows remained silent, but their movement seemed to intensify, growing more frenzied and agitate