~ Blade ~
I came to the pack house like I did every day, heading to the usual place where Ryder and I met to talk about pack matters. But the moment I stepped inside, something didn’t feel right.
Ryder was walking down a hallway he hardly ever used. He kept looking back over his shoulder, as if he wanted to be sure no one was behind him. That alone made me feel uneasy. I stayed a little distance away and followed quietly, keeping my steps light and my breathing calm. I wasn’t sure if I should be doing this, but something deep inside me told me I needed to find out where he was going.
He led me down a set of old stairs I had never noticed before. At the bottom stood a heavy metal door. Ryder paused in front of it, standing still for a long moment. Then he spoke, his voice quiet and serio
