Ares’ PovIt's nerve wracking as I watch the volunteers prepare to leave. With each gear they arrange, I feel muscles coil on itself. I've ingrained each face into my memory. Well, all but one.Carlton helps them with their gears while giving them advice. “Even if you're all going in at different points, put your safety first. If you feel like you're in danger, fall back and signal to the rest of the pack and if you can't signal them, then leave a clue so they can find you”“Your safety comes first. Remember all you need to do is get in and get out. Any information you find is enough. Don't die out there tryna prove something” Jason instructed.I have a really bad feeling about sending them out. Especially with Allison as one of them. She might actually kill them before Maverick gets the chance to. They are about to walk into an enemy camp. While I appreciate that they're doing this for me, having someone's death on my conscience isn't exactly giving peace of mind.“Whatever you do, m

Jason's PovI warmed up while I waited for Josh to meet me at the clearing. I tried to fill myself with as much adrenaline as I could before he came.I heard the sound of a car pulling up around the corner before I saw it. The gravel crunch under his weight as he walked towards me.“Alpha” he greeted. I know it was just a sign of courtesy. He was always different. Even before I found out he was the last surviving royal beta. His position was higher than mine before I became Ares’ mate.“Josh” I nodded back. “I saw what Ares did. Good work”“Thank you, but we are not here to discuss her progress. We are here to increase yours” he said “I know how you fight and I know you are good with almost all kinds of weapons. Tell me the one you're most comfortable with” he asked.“There are varieties I'm compatible with, it's gonna be hard to choose.” I said.“Okay. think about it while you shift and have Dax use your powers” he said and leaned against a tree.“You want me to burn my fur?” I asked

Maverick's Pov“We found these two near the camp entrance.” One of the guards reported. I didn't pause my movement as I pivoted the last crumb of food from my cutlery to my mouth.I wasn't sure what he was called. Cahill, Calliou, Carson, whatever it was, I don't care. He didn't enjoy spilling blood as much as Deaton and I so that makes him irrelevant to me.Back to the situation at hand. A trespasser. How wonderful. I was getting bored waiting for the seer to work her voodoo and search for Ares.“And who might we have here?” I speak after swallowing. “No one,” one of them answered fearlessly.“What is no one doing in my camp? I don't remember sending invites about hosting a get together. So I see no reason for you to be lurking about my camp” I said.“I wasn't lurking, I was just passing by when your guys dragged me in” ‘no one’ said. I hummed in thought. “What about you?” I asked the other.“I was travelling in this direction. I'm on my way to visit my sister at the pack over” he sa

“He's sending a message.” I said “he could have found us since, if he searched well” was he holding back or he couldn't find us?. This was very weird. Bizarre.“There's a reason he hasn't found our pack yet. Let's not push our luck by sending more guys out until we're battle ready.” Luke said. We need to thank whoever was protecting us.“You did great Justin. You should go and rest now. We'll take it from here” Josh patted his shoulders.Justin nodded and stood up on his shaky legs, turning to leave.“One more thing.” He said “there was a room, separate from the others. Two guards were stationed outside the door at all times. He's protecting something or someone there.”It must be the person Cain said. “Is it a male or a female?”“I couldn't see. The door never opened and he never went in. The guards never left their post unless there was someone there to protect the door. They were robotic about it.” he said before leaving finally.This unknown entity might turn out to be a problem f

After Allison's little side of the story, we all left the hospital to give her some rest. The only useful thing she said was the unknown entity we have been trying to find.“Do you buy her story?” I asked both of them. I wasn't worried about her overhearing our conversation. We asked the doctor to give her a sedative while her body worked on healing itself.“Only the part about the girl. Everything else is to be determined.” Jason answered.“Knowing Allison, her injuries could be self-inflicted.” Josh added. At least they weren't buying into her spawned tale.“I'll have Carlton watch her for some days to see if she does anything suspicious,” Jason said.“I'm guessing training's being cancelled?” I turned to Josh in question. He nodded his head so fast, it looked like he was glad Allison interrupted our schedule.“Please try to show your happiness a little more would you” I rolled my eyes at him.“Home?” Jason asked. He made a conscious effort to hide his smile. “Yeah” I whispered.I d