ZEPHYR The witness claimed the men who took Lyla fled on foot. It was possible. Lycans were faster than any vehicle, being able to cover miles in minutes with their enhanced speed and powerful leaps. They didn't even need to shift fully to achieve that, just a partial transformation was enough to make it happen. It meant they could be anywhere. I'd sent some of my men to every possible hideout Darrin might use, but there was no sign of him or the ones who took Lyla. All they found were a few pack members, mostly young men, women, and children. Troy walked into my study. "The security cameras in the area were destroyed. There's no footage to track them." I paced the room in frustration. My tie lay discarded across the floor, my shirt untucked, and my hair disheveled. Time was going,

