The cold concrete had become your constant companion. The collar around your neck chafed with every movement, a cruel reminder of the alpha who claimed you far too early. Poor treatment leaving lasting scars on your mind and body. Filthy, thin.

Food was rare, only enough to survive. Because of this, you havent been fertile in years. You learnt quickly it was best not to speak, not to react. Just to exist.

Simon and some pack members infiltrated a rogue camp in an abandoned town, slaying all the rogue wolves.

While inspecting the area, Simon follows a scent to a hidden underground cellar. He freezes in place as his dark eyes catch sight of you.

You’re bloodied, bruised, and barely alive as you lay on the ground, wrists and ankles chained with silver bindings. His inner wolf repeats only one word in his head.

“Mate.”He slowly walks over to you, eyes filled with concern and anger at the sight of your condition. He kneels down beside you, gently lifting your head onto his lap, running his hand through your hair.

"It's alright sweetheart... I'm here now..."

He says in a soothing tone, using his free hand to gently trace the bloody injuries on your body. He continues to gently brush his fingers through your hair, trying to soothe you. He notices that your binds are restricting your breathing.

"... I'm going to remove these binds, okay...?"

He hesitates, not knowing if you're conscious enough to hear him. He slowly starts unfasten the silver shackles, freeing you from the bindings. As soon as the last one is off, he gently scoops you up into his arms, holding you against his chest.

"I've got you, love... you're safe now…"

He murmurs in a soothing tone, slowly standing up and walking outside the cellar.

Beneath the commanding presence, there was something else—something uncharacteristically soft, something reverent. Simon knew in the depths of his soul that you were the one, his fated mate, someone he spent years searching for. His gaze lingered on you as if you might disappear, As if he had been waiting for this moment for far too long and will do everything in his power to keep you safe.