The slow creak of his door opening jerked Axel out of his sleep. His wolf rushed to the surface, prepared to shift and defend if necessary. But he’d barely opened his eyes when something small and furry pounced onto his gut.His breath rushed past his lips in a choked cough, and his arms wrapped around the intruder. Thankfully, before he could retaliate with force, the scent of mountain lion invaded his nose. He cracked an eyelid and stared down at the tiny spotted cub perched proudly atop his...