Chapter 14: The Belly of the Beast
The North Ridge was a desolate place. It was a jagged spine of rock that overlooked the valley. The wind whipped the snow into blinding spirals that stung exposed skin.
Gamma Seth was waiting for us in the shelter of a limestone overhang. He was a wiry man with a scar running down his cheek. He was surrounded by six of his best marksmen. They wore white camouflage gear that made them nearly invisible against the drifts.
They stiffened when we approached.
It was not because of Kael. It was because of me.
They could feel the power radiating off me. It was the distinct and heavy pressure of Royal blood.
Seth stepped forward. He bowed his head low.
"Luna," Seth said. "Alpha."
"Report," Kael ordered. He was limping slightly but his voice was steady.
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