Chapter 71. Uncertain Roads

Emily’s Pov

Although Beatrix's house was close to the borders between Nightfall and Rainbow Pack territories, Benson didn't return to Alex's territory and didn't return to ask his friend for help. I understood the reason; if we went back, Jimmy could find out and punish Alex for lying about Benson's whereabouts.

Our only alternative was to go deeper into my uncle Eric's territory, into the Rainbow Pack wolf pack.

Benson didn't slow down the car's speed for almost an hour, always changing the route so that we couldn't be followed. I kept an eye on the rearview mirror, always on the lookout for any vehicle chasing us.

The wound on my shoulder was just a painful sting; it was almost completely healed. Assessing Benson's body, I noticed a gunshot grazed his right arm; blood still trickled down his arm. I placed my hand delicately over the wound; Benson flinched at the touch but kept his arm in place. My healing po