Chapter 69

Francis and Liam are waiting for me on the outskirts of the woods when I land in front of them. Samuels’s men are looking worried and pacing around, trying to decide if they should join the fight or stay where they are. A few of Liam’s pack members show up and have a quick discussion and Samuel’s men run off towards the smoke. I look over at Liam, who nods us forward, and we move across the grass as inconspicuous as we can.

“Alpha,” the warriors say, nodding to Liam, who acknowledges them as we enter the door.

Ali’s scent wraps around my heart, tugging me to her. That of her fresh blood and sweat mar her sweet smell. I ease down the hall knowing that there are at least two more guards here that we can’t let see our faces, otherwise everyone is in jeopardy. The sound of muffled grunting and blows landing sends a chill up my spine as my feet carry me from slow and steady to full force sprint.

I break through the little opening, ready to take on guards and stare at Is