Mated to the Alpha CEO
Elara said.
"How many?"
"A dozen. Maybe more."
Ronan's silver light pulsed. "We can take them."
"Remember what Clara said. Don't engage."
"She's not here."
Elara grabbed his arm. "Ronan, if we die here, we can't warn the pack."
He hesitated, then nodded. "Fine. We go back."
But as they turned to leave, a figure emerged from the cave.
He was older than Elara had expected—gray fur, tired eyes, a scar across his muzzle. The Collector. He moved slowly, deliberately, as if he had all the time in the world.