Asher shrugged. “I don’t know. Maybe. Or maybe it’s just aware of energy. Wolves can sense a lot. But we’ll find out.”
I moved closer to the railing, the floorboards quiet beneath my feet. Gage and Arlo both straightened slightly as I did, almost reflexively. Emily’s gaze didn’t leave the wolf, but it flicked toward me briefly. Her eyes were wide, calm but intense.
“Morning’s coming soon.” I murmured. “We’ll need to start the day carefully. Keep the pen secure. And… maybe check the perimeter again. Just in case.”
Gage grunted. “I don’t think we’re going anywhere. Not without Emily’s say-so anyway.”
I raised an eyebrow. “You trust her that much, huh?”
He shrugged, not meeting my eyes. Arlo muttered something under his breath about “too many variables to risk it,” and I knew exactly wha
