Blood and Borders

Luca's POV. The forest blurred past us as we raced through the trees, our paws pounding against the earth in a frantic rhythm. The scent of intruders burned in my nostrils, sharp and wrong, setting every instinct on high alert. My brothers flanked me, Leo's midnight fur to my left and Logan's steely grey to my right. We moved as one, a unit forged by blood and bond. 'Dad,' Leo's voice echoed in our minds, taut with urgency. 'We've got a situation.' There was a moment of silence before Alpha Christ's voice filled our heads, strong and authoritative even from a distance. 'Report.' As Leo filled him in on the details, I couldn't help but let my thoughts drift to Emily. The memory of her soft skin under my lips as I'd kissed her forehead goodbye sent a pang through my chest. I hoped she was safe, that she'd made it home without incident. 'Luca, focus,' Logan's voice cut through my wandering thoughts, tinged with a mixture of understanding and exasperation. I shook my head, forcing myself b