Chapter 79. Fear

Astrid

I wanted badly to ask what had happened and was sure Magnus could tell.

“Let’s get you back inside.” Without informing, he carried me bridal style. I yelped in surprise, wrapping my arms around his neck. Without another word between us, he carried me back to Gamel’s home. He sat me down on the bed carefully, and sat beside me.

“Magnus, what is happening?” I saw dead bodies on the floor, and it looked like the pack is preparing for a mass burial. What happened while I wasn’t awake? Who attacked the pack?”

Magnus looked angry and his eyes were filled with sorrow. I didn’t take notice of it before, but he looked rugged, reeked of sweat and blood, with a chunk of his clothes torn.

“The pack was attacked and killed a large number of the pack members.” He answered.

My mind went blank for a moment. “Attacked? By who?” He didn’t answer. I looked up to question him, but realized he was mind linking someone. Within seconds, Gamel bur