Violet
I wanted to slide off his back and put some distance between us before they arrived, but Rowan suddenly moved forward a few paces and turned his head to glance back at me.
There was a warning look in his eyes, as if he was telling me he knew what I was about to do and I shouldn't do it.
Five large wolves emerged from the trees in front of us and I went still.
It didn't take much to realise they were from the capital, particularly with how strong they were. But even in their wolf forms, I watched their expressions shift subtle shock.
Their gazes flicked between Rowan and me, and I could almost feel the weight of their confusion.
Their attention returned fully to Rowan and I could tell they were communicating through the mind link connecting them together.
