Chapter 35 - Umiko

I stand at a distance and watch as Alpha Kai’s Lycan, Loki, converses with Fenriz’s Baron. Loki is huge, his size clearly double that of Baron and as broadly built as Kai himself; his claws are the size of a grown man’s index finger, while his teeth look like they could bite an arm clean off.

They’ve been talking for over forty minutes, but I sense no bloodlust from either of them; no, all I can sense is a brotherly love.

“They’ll be at it for a while,” Caterina’s voice comes from behind me, and when I turn around, I see the sweet smile on her face. “Loki has missed his little brother.”

I can do nothing but nod when she speaks; then, when she places a hand on me, her eyes turn golden brown, and the smile has vanished from her face.

“Know this, fox, Baron never betrayed you; what you saw was an image projected by the one you now proclaim to love. You started this war, and you need to finish it.” She says, then lets go of my shoulder and takes a step back from me.

I watch as Ahmya’