A few minutes later, movement caught their attention. Two wolves emerged from the trees. The scouts.
Both shifted back into human form before approaching.
“Alpha. Beta.”
“Report,” Ryker ordered.
One of the warriors stepped forward.
“The initial count was correct. There are approximately fifty of them.”
Ryker's jaw tightened.
“Armed?”
“Some are carrying weapons, but they don't appear prepared for an attack.”
Kylian frowned.
“What do you mean?”
The warrior glanced toward Ryker.
“They aren't all warriors, Alpha.”
Ryker's eyes narrowed.
“Explain.”
“There are females with them. Several pups too. Some elderly wolves.”
That changed everything. Ryker exchanged a look with Kylian.
“They're traveling as a group?” Kylian asked.
“Yes, Beta.”
“Did you determine why they're here?”
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