My Scared Mate
I urged, doing my best to temper my impatience.
"One of our scouts got caught in Silver Pack territory," he finally blurted, avoiding eye contact. It irked me. Sure, I've got a reputation for instilling fear in my pack, but seeing it manifest makes me uneasy. Shoving that thought aside, I shook my head—this was the last complication I needed right now. "Idiots!" I snapped. Brian flinched, his eyes widening with fear. Good. He should be fearful. Any disruptions could throw off my carefully laid plans. "Secure the perimeter. Keep me updated, and for the love of God, don't fuck this up," I ordered. He nodded quickly and scurried off like he'd just dodged a bullet.
Exhaling deeply, I turned back