Chapter 8

Claire

The clearing was damp and reeked of rot.

It was on rare occasions when I came here, but now he even staying away was not an option that I had. They had failed to end her. They failed.

The rogue Alpha stood with his arms crossed, partially shifted, his claws elongated, eyes still glowing faintly from the run. He hadn’t even bothered to conceal his scent. He did not even bother to try and hide that he was within the pack grounds, that he was trespassing territory.

Typical. Arrogant. Sloppy.

“Are you trying to get yourself caught by being here without bothering to hide your scent?” I asked, glaring at him.

“It is you who is going to get in more trouble than I. I believe that you know that if you get caught then he is going to have your life. It is only natural for a rogue to trespass territory. That is why I am called a rogue.” He said, taking a step towards me. “You called for me and I came. I did not think that I was going to need to