Chapter 21

CALIFF

“How did you know?” Zack asked as everyone tried to search for any animals or humans.

“I heard more than one heartbeat in distress.” Shadow had still her eyes closed as she tried to concentrate. She had a good hearing. Even for an Alpha like me, she excelled more than me. My heart filled with pride.

“We were attacked…” What were the last words of the wounded werewolf before he passed out? He was around my age, but I didn’t recognize him even from our allies and the one who was severely hurt on his back.

I smelled fear and distress, but nothing feral. He could be telling the truth, but he could be trained to lie and deceive us all.

“Proceed with caution,” I told them. “Preston, Sam, take the truck, load the wounded, and bring them to the infirmary. If they try to attack you, don’t hesitate.”

“Noted, Alpha. I want nothing but to end their lives quickly.” Sam began carrying the man on his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. Preston took the othe