Darian's POV
After leaving the cave, I asked Ciara's sons to return to their pack because I couldn't bring them along with me. Finding Elena was my cross to carry, and I can't get Ciara's sons involved in it, and if anything bad happens to her sons, she will surely rip my head apart; even if I'm not afraid of anyone, let alone her alone, I'm afraid of her.
When Ciara's sons left, I continued my search alongside my two men. At least through the scarf that she left in the cave, I was able to track her scent since her scent was still fresh on the scarf.
After walking for over an hour, I started perceiving the scent of rogues nearby, and not only that, I could also perceive the scent of blood. Without hesitating, I asked my men to stay on guard as we were approaching. As we were getting clo
