Twenty-One:
“Five more wounded, and four dead.”
The alpha reported to Apex Wildriver. Part of you never grows accustomed to war. Losses may come quick and cheap, but never without injury to those left standing. There were no green soldiers here. All who stood at my side were veterans of war. We scoured the area, searching for any stragglers. My blood senses were telling me that we weren’t missing anyone living. I didn’t bother to tell the others this. They learned for themselves quickly enough. Lycans are efficient hunters and amazing rescue workers. Once a battle concludes, they jump into gear, searching for any fallen comrades.
“I’m not sensing any more threats nearby. Also, I’ve figured a way around the clay blocking the blood scent now. The sheer volume of Cerberus wolf blood gave m
