All Chapters of Forbidden Friendship : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

**Enzo's POV** The night air was cool, and I could smell Winter’s unique scent. It wrapped around me like a warm blanket. Her aroma made me feel complete, something I deeply craved. Each breath filled me with urgency, pushing me to act. As I moved through the forest, my instincts were on high alert. I felt aggressive and protective, driven by a strong need to keep Winter safe. Every shadow seemed dangerous, and every sound made me tense. But I kept going, focused on finding her. Then, I heard voices cutting through the quiet night. They were filled with frustration and anger. "Find her; she can't be far!" one voice yelled, its anger stirring up my own. Another voice, closer, warned, "The boss will be mad if we fail." A powerful rage surged through me, like a volcano about to erupt. The thought of anyone wanting to harm Winter was unbearable, awakening the beast inside me. Without thinking, I dropped to all fours. My body changed, turning into fur and muscle with sharp teeth. This

**Winter's View**The morning sun peeked into the cave, casting gentle colours on the walls. I woke up cradled in Enzo's arms. His breathing was calm, his face peaceful. Watching him like this felt perfect, but I knew it wouldn't last. Inside me, a storm was building.Carefully, I slipped out of his arms, making sure not to disturb him. The sounds of the forest grew louder as I moved, reminding me of all the things left undone outside.Ignoring the guilt creeping in, I hurriedly put on my clothes while watching Enzo. He moved a little but stayed asleep. As I put my bag over my shoulder, the weight of my choice hit me. I wanted to stay with him, but I had to find Lily. Our bond, though forbidden, was pulling me toward the problems we hadn’t solved yet.I was almost at the cave entrance when I heard his sleepy voice break the quiet. "Winter, where are you going?"Surprised, I turned to see Enzo awake, confusion and sadness in his eyes. His vulnerable look touched me, but I stayed firm.

**Elena’s POV**As the fire crackled softly, casting playful shadows that danced among the trees, I allowed myself a moment of calm to reflect. The warmth was a comforting balm against the night’s chill, a stark contrast to the chaos that lay ahead. The rhythmic snapping of burning wood was soothing, a lullaby that momentarily eased the tension thrumming beneath my skin.Rykor sat next to me, his presence a solid anchor amid a whirlpool of uncertainty. The thought of Winter out there, facing unknown dangers, was a persistent ache that refused to fade. I couldn't shake the feeling that time was slipping through our fingers like sand, yet I knew we couldn't rush blindly into the night with fatigue clawing at us.Jake was sprawled opposite the fire, his head resting on a makeshift pillow comprised of his folded jacket. He seemed to doze off easily, probably exhausted from our unending trek. I envied his ability to find rest, with the knowledge gnawing at me like restless ghosts.Turning

**Winter's POV**I stormed out of the Elders' Hall, my heart a thunderous drumming within my chest, beating against my ribcage with a fury that echoed through my very bones. The gruesome sight I had just witnessed burned into my mind, filling every thought with flames of anger and pain. I sensed my wolf beneath the surface, its feral rage simmering, begging to be released, to unleash carnage on those responsible. But I knew all too well the danger of letting go in such a state. It would be chaos and destruction—no calculated justice or order, just raw violence and uncontrollable devastation. I'd let my wolf free in rage once before, and the memory of the aftermath haunted me.Gritting my teeth, I stepped past the threshold into the open air and erupted into a scream of agony and grievance. It was a primal sound, ripped from the depths of my soul—a cacophony of pain and rage that tore through the tranquil evening, sending birds flapping in startled surprise from their roosts as the sou

**Winter's POV**I stood right at the threshold, staring down at the stairs that led into the unknown. Shadows twisted and curled like smoke beneath the Elders’ domain, a secret world hidden in the veins of the earth itself. My heart thundered in my chest, torn between fear and resolve. I didn’t know what I would find down there after seeing what they had done to the elders, but I couldn’t allow the massacre of the Elders to instil doubt in me now.“We need to be careful down there; legend says that this place will play tricks on you, and many people who came here were never seen again,” Enzo said from behind me.Taking a deep breath, I slowly released it, and, with trembling determination, I took the first step into the abyss.As I descended, my mind echoed with stories my grandparents used to tell me as a child—stories of magic so potent that it lived and breathed within the walls of this place. Until recently, I had assumed they were mere fantastical tales spun to ignite childish w