Chapter 62

Before Sofia could respond, a gruff voice rang out from the tree line. "Well, well. What have we here?"

A massive gray wolf slunk out from the shadows, teeth bared menacingly. Two more followed close behind, their feral gazes locking onto Sofia and Mateo.

"Irina," Sofia snarled, recognizing the grizzled rogue's scarred face. "I should have known a foul stench like yours would find us sooner or later."

Irina's lips curled back in a cruel sneer. "The great Alpha, as smug as ever I see. Though it seems your arrogance has led you to overstepping your bounds once again."

"These are our ancestral lands," Sofia shot back defiantly. "You're the intruders here."

With a bark of harsh laughter, Irina shook her head. "Doesn't matter to me whose land it used to be, Princess. All I see now is fresh territory ripe for the taking."

Hackles raised, Mateo let out a threatening