Chapter 21: Rogue Wolf Signs
Lily Carter POV
The emergency siren howled through Silver Peak as I ran toward the Alpha house. Pack warriors rushed past me, their faces grim with fear. Something bad was happening at our borders.
I burst through the front door to find Alpha Marcus shouting directions while Aiden, Brock, and Caleb gathered their patrol gear. Maps covered the dinner table, marked with red X’s showing trouble spots.
"What’s going on?" I gasped, trying to catch my breath.
"Border patrol found signs of rogue wolves," Alpha Marcus said without looking up from his maps. "Fresh tracks, scent markers, signs they’ve been watching us for days."
My stomach dropped. After Luna’s claims yesterday and the Shadow Wolf’s threat last night, rogue wolves felt like the final piece of a terrible puzzle.
"How many?" I asked.
"We don’t know yet," Aiden said, putting on his patrol pack. "That’s what we’re going to find out."
"I’m coming with you."
All four guys turned to stare at me. Alpha Marcus shook his head instantly.
"Absolutely not. It’s too dangerous, especially with the pack meeting tonight. If these rogues are connected to Luna’s accusations—"