Ragnar POV "I'll need to know the scope you want for this search," Kieran said, pulling a chair closer to my desk and retrieving a fresh sheet of paper to begin outlining logistics. "Full border patrol involvement, or something more discreet?" "Discreet," I said immediately. "I don't want this broadcast throughout the pack as some kind of official manhunt. Assign it to warriors you trust to maintain confidentiality." Kieran nodded, making notes as he spoke. "How far should the search extend? Northern territories, given the rogue activity reports? Or should we consider that she might have traveled in an entirely different direction?" "All directions," I said. "Send scouts along every major route leading away from Silver Crest. She's had over a week's head start, which means she could be

