Chapter 63

Gabbie POV

“These forests are full of all sorts of animals. You can’t be sure it was the beast,” Ivan said.

“But look at—”

“You can’t be sure, omega. You’re not getting out of this that easily.”

“Frankly I don’t feel safe,” Leiah said straightening her spine.

“Yeah Ivan, we should be careful.”

“Enough. We were given orders and we’re going to follow through. If the beast comes through here we’ll take care of it.”

“Don’t be cocky Ivan. I’ve come against it and it’s incredibly powerful.”

“You’re a beta. I’m an alpha. See the difference?”

I frowned. Ivan’s judgment was clouded by his inflated ego and it could put the rest of us in danger. I hoped Ryan would push the issue but he nodded and walked out of the hanging vine door.

“Five hours,” Ivan reminded us.

“Dick,” Leiah muttered.

“Yeah.” Finally, we could agree on something.

Minutes later I had my boots and rubber gloves on trying to rake up