Chapter 9. The Will of the Goddess

Cassian POV

‘I smell it too.’

Though I haven’t said a word, Turgan senses my thoughts and confirms my suspicions in a private mind-link. The foul scent of forest wolves grows stronger as we approach the outskirts of our boundaries.

Assanan’s warriors have already breached the perimeter of our lands.

And this means war.

‘I’m beginning to think he and Cobour are working together,’ I tell my Beta. “The Mountain-King Alpha is pathetic. He would only be emboldened by such a partnership—’

‘To make our warriors tire before Assanan’s attack,’ he finishes for me.

‘Exactly.’ I test the air with my keen wolf’s sense, closing my eyes to focus on their numbers. ‘I have at least a hundred different wolf scents.’