The Alpha King's Insane Vow
I halted in my steps at the thought, clenching my jaw.
No, I couldn't afford to wait another day to get rid of these mysterious vines. The more I procrastinated, the more chances I gave it to harm my pack, and that was unacceptable.
My hand moved almost on its own, rummaging through my bag until my fingers brushed against something soft.
A doll.
It was old, barely more than scraps of cloth stitched together, but it would have to do.
“I don’t have a choice,” I whispered.
Working quickly, I pulled out a thin white rope and stepped toward the tree. The closer I got, the heavier the air became, pressing against my lungs, making it harder to breathe. But I pressed on, determined to do it once and