The next morning was a nightmare.
I didn’t sleep. Couldn’t. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Rowan. Lost. Scared. Surrounded by rogues. My heart hadn’t stopped pounding since last night.
Someone hurried in, a note in their hand. "Alpha! They sent this over!"
Kade took it from him, his eyes scanning the note quickly. His jaw set, his fingers crushing the paper.
"f**k!" He swore through gritted teeth.
My heart dropped. I already knew. I could feel it in my bones.
Still, I had to ask. "What does it say?"
Kade’s eyes met mine. "The rogue leader sent a challenge." His voice was quiet, but I could hear his anger. "He wants to fight."
A chill ran through me. My throat tightened. "And?"
Kade hesitated for a second.
"Tell me!" I cried, panicked.
Then he said it. "He has Rowan."
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