Ariana’s POV
“You’ve found something?” Beta Dan repeated, his voice lower as he stayed watchful.
His eyes briefly met mine, with a flicker that said he’d hoped I could’ve disappeared—but that wasn’t going to happen.
Though judging from what the guards might say, that should be my first wish.
“What was it?” Beta Dan asked.
“During our investigation, we found a few tracks of footsteps in the woods close to the library. They didn’t follow the pack’s guards or warriors’ routine,” the guard said.
“Do you think it might be a rogue?” Dan questioned.
“We aren't sure, but the pattern indicates they didn’t come in a group—more like one or two,” one guard said.
“So that means these ones didn’t come to attack, but to spy instead?” Beta Dan asked, his voice calm.
“Most likely so,” the guard r
