I stayed behind after the others stepped away. My eyes scanned every line, every angular sigil burned into the earth. I could still sense the dark magic.
My wolf shifted restlessly in my mind. They had been planning this for a long time. They hadn’t just taken her. They were waiting for me to bring her to them.
I picked up the strip of fabric that had been left behind. The faint scent of her washed over me, all this happened because of me. She had been safe for years until I showed up.
My hand tightened around the cloth, and I forced myself to breathe. To focus. I gave orders. “Divide the warriors. One unit searches the forest. and the other searches the old borders and unclaimed lands. The rest stay and guard the pack. Remember the children are our primary priority. The palace remains
