I walked side by side with Gabriel and Charmeine toward the clearing, just in time to see Kevin and Archie dragging Ben across the field like a sack of garbage. A thick crowd was already gathering—as if the pack had gotten used to watching public punishment like it was a daily magic show. I could feel the buzz of curiosity, suspicion, and fear swirling around me like gnats.
What now? their eyes seemed to ask.
I ignored them and kept my gaze forward.
"Chain him," Gabriel ordered coldly.
Cole, Archie, and Kevin didn't waste a second. Ben thrashed and snarled like a wild dog, but the chains held firm. He was still shirtless, still filthy, still reeking of sweat and blood and ego.
I scanned the crowd, almost against my will. But... no Andrew.
Again.
A sigh slipped out before I could sto
