Dangerous Voyage

[Ivan’s POV]

I stared out into the horizon, watching as storm clouds began to gather and make their way towards the shore. Shit, it seemed that even fate was trying to stop me from going to Tenebris Island due to its dark history, but I was more than ready to defy fate.

"Alpha," Hans murmured, seeming genuinely worried. "Should we..."

"No," I said immediately."We will set sail as planned. Weather be damned!"

Turning, I took in the rest of our group. They stood silently with their personal belongings and looks of determination on their faces. Even the nomadic wolves seemed ready to take on the dangerous voyage ahead.

"Go on then." I said, motioning towards the large ship we would be using to travel. "Get to loading. Don’t just stand here and waste time. "

I watched as everyone began to move, except Arissa, who watched me curiously. Through our bond, I could feel just how tired she was and felt my heart clench.

"Are you sure you’re up for this?" I asked, making my way towards wher