My fingers tug at his shirt, the fabric tearing under my grip, and I feel Eric’s hands on my shoulders, his lips moving lower, trailing fire across my skin. It’s raw, consuming, the kind of heat that could burn this whole pack house down. 

I want more—more of Rick, more of Eric, more of this bond that makes us whole, even without her.

“What the hell are you guys doing?” a voice snaps, sharp and raw, cutting through the haze.

I freeze, my lips still on Rick’s, my hands gripping his hair. I turn my head, slow and deliberate, and there she is—Lia, standing in the doorway, her eyes wide with shock, her face a storm of fury and something else, something that makes my wolf howl. 

My smirk widens, slow and deliberate, as I meet her gaze, letting her see every bit of the monster she hates.

### Chapter 13: Trapped in Their Fire 🐺🔥🌙


I run like my life depends on it, my legs burning, the forest a blur of dark trees and sharp branches.


My heart's slamming against my ribs, and for a stupid second, I wish Dorian was here, his strength a twisted comfort I hate myself for craving.


I glance back, and Dean's right there, his dark eyes locked on me, moving fast without even trying, like a predator playing with his prey.


My foot catches a root, and I crash to the ground, my knees scraping dirt, my strength fading as the mate bond burns in my chest.


I scramble up, my hands shaking, and bolt again, praying someone—anyone—will save me from this nightmare.


A hand grabs my arm, yanking me back, and I open my mouth to scream, but another hand clamps over it, silencing me.


I twist, my heart racing, and see Dorian, his eyes hard, his finger to his lips. "Shut up," he whispers. I nod, my breath shallow.


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