Aria held close to Luca, her mind racing as the connection pulsed faint but consistent yet frail. The throng broke off into smaller groups getting ready for the next conflict.
"What if the traitor is not just someone working with the Alpha rival? She responded lightly. "What if they feel they are doing morally? Conserving the pack in their natural habitat? "
Luca wrinkled his grey eyelashes tight. "then they offer more danger than we had thought. Just as much damage as betrayal may do could come from mistaken allegiance.
As they crossed the forest, the pendant's light became brighter, guiding them towards an abandoned outpost just on the edge of pack territory. Tension filled the air, and as they approached the connection quivered slightly.
"This place hasn't been used in years," Kael murmured, his grin fading as he stared into the darkness. "What are we truly looking for?"
