(Ashley)
The message came two days ago. A location change. Marta wanted to meet somewhere more secure than the old hunting cabin.
I arrive at the abandoned mine shaft an hour before dawn. It's deeper into neutral territory, far from any pack borders or human settlements. The entrance is hidden by overgrown brush and fallen rocks. Perfect for a meeting no one should witness.
I squeeze through the narrow opening and light the small lantern I brought. The mine shaft goes deep into the hillside, supported by old wooden beams that creak in the wind. The air smells like damp earth and rust.
This is better than the cabin. More private. Harder to find if anyone comes looking.
I settle on a flat rock near the entrance and wait. The lantern casts strange shadows on the mine walls. I can hear wa
