ALEXANDER
I let out a slow breath, steadying myself before I answered. “It started with the Moon Claw attack.”
Cole's brows drew together.
“Faye was taken,” I continued. “By Moon Claw wolves.”
“What?”
I nodded once. “They thought she was someone else... her twin, Sage. It was a mistaken identity. I didn’t have the luxury of waiting or calling for backup. Also, I didn't want to draw too much attention—it could put her in more danger—so I decided to go in alone.”
Cole’s mouth opened, then closed again. He looked like he wanted to argue, but I didn’t give him the chance.
“Jason and Patrick offered to come with me,” I went on. “I didn’t see any reason to refuse…” My voice faltered, and I rubbed the back of my neck, feeling the weight of memory pressing at the edges. “Patrick had his own
