Chapter 7. The Perfect Lure

It didn't take long for a group of wolves to emerge from the depths of the forest, as if they had deleted the imminent threat. The Alpha had transformed into his lupine form just before the pack approached.

“They are many!” I exclaimed, concerned, gripping my trusty dagger in my hand and pointing it at the beasts surrounding us. “Aren't you a king? Where's your pack?” I looked at him for answers, making him laugh at my words.

“For these pests, only my Beta and I are enough,” he said confidently, and I couldn't tell if it was his ego or madness.

“The human belongs to us, Alpha, return her, and we will leave you in peace without much harm,” growled a dark-toned wolf, seeming to be the leader of the small group.

“Is the human an ally of yours?” Beta Oliver exclaimed.

The dark wolf sniffed in my direction, trying to recognize me, until he stopped, narrowing his eyes in doubt.

“Your appearance is identical, but your scent is not the same. What kind of