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“I promise,” she said, searching my face as if it were the last time she’d see me.
Her fear broke my heart.
“Don’t look at me like that, sweet girl. We’ll see each other soon.”
Gentry put his arm around her shoulders. “We don’t want you thinking of anything but yourself.”
“Easier said than done,” she muttered.
I brushed my lips against hers—the brief contact was all I trusted myself with—and turned to take my place with the second string. I would ignore my orders and stay with her if I didn’t leave now.
Gentry joined me a moment later. Together, we jogged to the west border. When we arrived, Korren was moving between packmates and giving them their final clearance.
“Everything in working order?” he asked as his gift sent tingles across my skin.
“For now,” I replied.
“Save that surly behavior for Blood Moon and throw in some rage while you’re at it.”
“That I can do,” I said, focusing on the trees.
Korren’s eyes flashed as he scanned Gentry. “I just got a message from Valor. They’ve entered the orange zone.”
They were coming—the Blood Moon pack had tripped another sensor at the thirty-mile mark. We were running out of time.
“Fuck.” Gentry hopped from foot to foot, loosening his muscles as Korren continued down the line.
Tension hung in the air—a tangible, suffocating weight.
We moved with purpose, swift and efficient as we prepared for battle. Some remained in their human skin, while others chose to shift. The variation ensured we could cover each other when the fight began.
The Silver Fang wolves would enter Hidden Creek from the opposite side. Their arrival was timed to maintain the element of surprise. We wanted Alpha Kane to think they had us cornered—that this would be an easy win.
His confidence would give us an edge.
“A month’s worth of chores says Alpha Declan goes fully feral,” Gentry said darkly.
“You seem sure of yourself,” I replied.
“If you saw how he looked at Blythe when he arrived, you’d feel the same. He stared at her like he was dehydrated, and she was the only glass of water for miles.”
I raised a brow. “You think his terms were specifically about Blythe?”
“It’s possible. I’m just saying the possessive vibes he gave off sent a chill down my spine, so I can’t imagine what Blythe felt,” Gentry said, eyeing the trees.
“All right, you’re on.” I put my hand on his shoulder. “Gen. We’re coming out of this,” I whispered, my voice tight.
“I know,” he replied.
Are you guys ready? Silas’s voice rang through my mind. He must have shifted. The final sensor has been tripped.
“Ten miles out,” Gentry murmured.
I positioned myself, ready to attack or defend. Knowing Myla was safe, I cleared my mind. When I took a quick look around, I didn’t see Blythe.
Where was she?
Perhaps she was further down the line, but I would have to wait until the battle began to find her.
