ACE
The pack house felt different now.
Every shadow seemed suspicious. Every whispered conversation felt like a conspiracy. Every friendly smile could be hiding a killer's intent.
I'd spent the last hour searching Lily's room for anything that might be missing. A pillowcase. A hair tie. Anything that could carry her scent.
I found nothing obvious, but that didn't mean nothing had been taken.
Lucas was pacing restlessly in my mind, wanting to hunt down every potential threat and eliminate them one by one.
*Someone violated our territory,* he snarled. *Used our mate's scent against her.*
*We need proof before we act.*
*We need blood.*
I understood the sentiment, but I couldn't let my wolf's instincts cloud my judgment. Not when Lily's life hung in the balance.
A soft knock interrup
