CALEN’S POV: ‘Zackary, are your people in their positions?’ I had linked with him trying to get confirmation that we were ready to attack. We still didn’t get any hints of Rei’s scent and deep inside I was silently hoping that she wouldn’t be here. ‘Yes, we are in our position.’ Zackary replied to me seconds after. ‘Good. We didn’t find any traces of Rei on our side but she might be covering her scent completely so please be careful. Make sure your assigned group will search for her. Please.’ More than an order I asked him as a friend. He had his mate so I was sure he understood the torment I was feeling deep inside. ‘Sure thing, man.’ Zackary replied to me. Since we arrived, I tried to reach Rei’s mind but she either closed our link completely or she wasn’t nearby at all, which would b