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ALPHA ASHER'S POV

I trudged through the thick underbrush, my eyes scanning the ground for any sign of Lia. My heart was pounding in my chest as I called out her name, hoping to hear her voice in response. But there was only the sound of the wind and the rustling of leaves.

I couldn't believe that she was gone, that someone could have taken her from right under our noses. As the Alpha of the pack, it was my responsibility to protect every member of the pack, especially my mate. But I had failed her.

The warriors around me were also searching, their eyes darting back and forth as they searched for any clues. We checked every corner of the woods, every nook and cranny, but there was no sign of her.

I couldn't help but think of all the worst-case scenarios. What if she was hurt or injured? What if she was being held captive by rogues? The thought of losing her made my chest tighten with anxiety.

We searched until the sun began to set, but we still couldn't find her.

The rain started as a