Unbeknownst to him, his biggest rival was lurking nearby, disguised under a menacing mask that concealed his true identity.
The physical changes inflicted upon Clyde by time and circumstance made him almost unrecognizable to Zach's eyes, but an unsettling aura radiated from the Alpha, setting off alarm bells within the former's core.
A surge of inexplicable emotions coursed through Zach's veins, sending a chill down his spine. His steps faltered, and against his own will, he turned his gaze back, peering into the shadows from whence he felt an enigmatic presence. The air grew thick with tension, the invisible threads of destiny drawing tighter around him.
"Is there something wrong?" Vincent asked in confusion when Clyde abruptly stopped his steps and looked over his shoulder. His brows furrowed in perplexity as he observed the Alpha's sudden halt.