Ryder's POV
My eyes narrowed, my mind racing with the implications of Marcus's words. A mate bond, but no recognition? It didn't add up. I pushed the thoughts aside, focusing on the more pressing matters at hand.
"Let's get back to the task at hand, Marcus. We have a pack to protect and alliances to forge. I need you to reach out to the neighboring packs, see if they've noticed any strange occurrences."
Marcus nodded, his expression still troubled, but his eyes flashed with determination. "I'll get right on it, Ryder. I won't let you down.
As Marcus left to attend to his tasks, my thoughts returned to Eloise. Who was she, really?
I shook my head, pushing the questions aside. I had no time for speculation, not when there was work to be done.
The next few days passed in a blur of mee
