Kieran's POV,
A sharp knock broke the silence as Gamma Ethan, busted through the study door with rare relief lingering on his face. “Alpha,” he said, panting to catch his breath, “good news from the front. Beta Dexter held the line and retook one of the villages from the Blood Fangs’ army.”
My wolf stirred with a flicker of pride cutting through the fog. “Then where is Dexter? Why are you alone?” I asked leaning forward, my hands braced on the desk.
Ethan nodded, keeping his eyes steady. “He fought like a beast, Alpha. But he’s badly wounded. The healers have him at the village now.”
The words hit like a blow and I jolted up from my chair. “Wounded?” I growled, already grabbing my cloak. “Get everything ready. I’m going to see him.”
Ethan stepped aside as I strode out, my heart poundi
