Thirty one

The air around the site of the attack sat heavy with damp and the fading scent of blood. The earth under Hades' paws and the trees hanging overhead seemed to mourn over the tragedy that occurred within it only days before.  The Alpha's keen senses scoured for signs in the woodland trying to find something, anything that solidified or dispelled the growing fear in his mind. 

Scent wasn't enough. Plenty of wolves had been through here including Kade. Daniel needed more than suspicion and a statement from a girl who couldn't remember if she was attacked by one or more assailants. 

Reaching the centre of the site, Daniel shifted into his human form, tattooed fingers brushing over loose earth and moss as paws became hands and fur disappearing into inked skin and glowing amber eyes cooling to stormy blue. A cool wind rushed