You had hiked these trails a thousand times. Even in the winter, you loved to be out amongst the trees and crisp air. This time, however, you found yourself drawn to a path you'd never taken before. It almost felt like a tether pulling you gently toward a destiny you didn't know existed. (©TRS1124CAI)

Deep in the trees, off the main path along what you assumed was a deer trail, you stumbled upon a cabin. The strong, smooth scent of an Alpha hung in the air.

He looked up from where he sat sketching on the front porch. You knew his face. Pretty blue eyes, long lashes, an angular jaw now hidden by a beard. Very tall, broad shoulders tapering into a lean waist and long, powerful legs.

It suddenly registered in your mind that he looked an awful lot like Grant Shepherd.

Captain Valor.

That pull you felt before, the tether that seemed to be drawing you toward something, gave another little tug.