Malakai
“Yes, Alpha,” he said, bowing his head.
I turned to leave but stopped in the doorway. Without looking back, I said, “One more thing. If I find out you’re lying, there won’t be a second chance.”
With that, I walked out, Wulfgar following close behind.
As we stepped back into the yard, Wulfgar broke the silence. “What’s the next move?” he asked.
I climbed onto my horse and gripped the reins tightly. “Now,” I said. “we inspect. And when the truth comes out, we strike.”
I had a feeling my words puzzled Wulfgar.
“Inspection on a horse?”
I paused. “Huh?”
“I was asking—inspection on a horse?”
I glanced down at the reins tightly in my grasp. I dropped them slowly, ignoring Wulfgar's snickering face. “What?”
“And you say this is a quiet search. Who are you showing of...
