I raced down the corridor on four paws, my wolf's instincts fully in control. The sensation was exhilarating—power coursed through my muscles as I moved with a fluid grace I'd never experienced in human form. Jaxon's scent trail was sharp and clear, a mix of pine, leather, and something distinctly male that my wolf recognized immediately.
Behind me, I heard the commotion as my other bonds scrambled to follow.
"Hazel! Wait!" Rhys called out. I heard the frantic patter of his bare feet on the tiled floor.
Silas's voice followed. "Should we shift too?"
"I think we have to," Ronan answered, his tone urgent.
But my wolf wasn't interested in waiting. She was on a mission, driven by an instinct I didn't fully understand but couldn't deny. The lingering sting of Jaxon's cruel words—"a fucking vegetable"—fueled my determination.