Lucius finally reached the edge of the new pack territory as the sun began to fall.
He slowed down when he saw the two warriors standing between the trees. Both men carried weapons, and neither looked pleased to see him.
“Stop right there.”
Lucius stopped.
“This is private territory,” the second warrior said. “State your business.”
“I'm in search of someone, can I meet with your Alpha?”
The two warriors exchanged a look. “Our Alpha is not available to strangers.”
“I am not asking to speak with anyone else. Take me to him.”
The first warrior stepped forward. “And who are you to make demands?”
Lucius looked at him calmly. “Tell your Alpha that Lucius Vale is here.”
The change in their faces was immediate. “Vale?” one of them repeated.
“Yes.”
The other warrior lowered his weapon s
