“Shit.”
The word slipped from my mouth before I could stop it.
Soren looked at me.
I pulled Derek closer against my chest. My mind was racing, but I forced myself to stay calm. I could not let these strangers see how frightened I was.
“What does that mean?” I asked.
Soren did not answer.
I looked at Rowan instead. “You said you were travelers. Where are you coming from?”
Rowan exchanged a quick look with the others.
“From the western side of the forest.”
“Which pack?”
“We are from Redfang.”
I had heard of them before. Redfang was not close to where we were staying.
“And where are you going?”
“North.”
“Why?”
“We are moving between territories.”
“That doesn’t answer my question.”
Rowan studied me. “We are looking for someone.”
My heart skipped. “Who?”
“A wolf who disappear
