At the same time, at the Litha Night Walker Pack in Metrocity, Eric suddenly stiffened in place.
"Eric," Kevin’s voice urgently echoed through the mind link, sharp and rushed.
"Something’s wrong with Alpha Ainsley. He’s not responding. I think you need to come. Now."
Eric’s eyes widened. His chest tightened as panic and disbelief shot through him. "Ainsley? What do you mean he’s not responding. Where is he?" He barked through the link, already yanking his jacket off the hook and heading for the door.
"The Alpha is in his room. "He locked the door and I smelled alcohol, lots of it." Kevin's tone cracked with unease. "Please come quickly."
"On my way," Eric growled and took off, his heart hammering as he shifted mid-run, his paws pounding against the concrete path leading to Ainsley's
