Darren POV:
The sight of the lifeless body sears into my mind, the spiral symbol carved into the warrior's flesh like a brand of chaos. I clench my fists so tightly that my nails dig into my palms with little droplets of blood flowing out.
Vengeance!
Derrach isn't just sending a message, he's taunting us, daring us to react. And that symbol, is also his way of showing his spite for Derek's position as Alpha.
My warriors stand frozen, the weight of the sight rendering them motionless. I could see the terrified look on their faces, and I am sure they know as much as I did, what this means.
I straighten, forcing my Beta's mask back into place. "Don't just stand around. Get him up," I say, my voice sharp and unyielding. "We take the body back to the Alpha."
Ethan hesitates, his face pale
