As Tiffany and Lily spent days catching up, Ethan kept his distance, respecting their need for time to bond. It was an unusual experience for him, being so close to someone but refraining from involving himself directly. Instead, he focused on monitoring the situation with the Blue Creek pack. The impending trial was of great concern, especially given the potential consequences for Alpha Kenneth's daughter, Brandy. How did Brandy get a hold of Wolfsbane? The plant that she had was even more toxic than anything he had come across before. So who was cultivating this plant and why? Ethan's beta had casually suggested a day ago, "Just make an example out of them. It would make everything easier." "You are not looking at the bigger picture. Someone is growing Wolfsbane. Wolfsbane

