The pack house was a hive of frantic activity. Wolves darted in and out, bringing reports and awaiting orders. I stood at the center of it all, a rock in a stormy sea. But even rocks can c***k under enough pressure.
"Alpha," Thomas approached, his face grim. "We've searched the eastern forests. No sign of Mia."
I nodded, swallowing my frustration. "And the northern caves?"
Jason shook his head. "Nothing there either. It's like she vanished into thin air."
The weight of failure pressed down on me. My sister was out there, alone and possibly in danger. And I was letting her down.
"Keep searching," I ordered, my voice tight. "Leave no stone unturned."
As they left, I caught whispers from the other wolves. Doubt. Fear. Anger. The pack was growing restless, and I couldn't blame them. Thei
