BLOOD CRESCENT ALEXANDER My car rolled to a stop in front of the Blood Crescent pack house, and I switched off the engine, letting out a quiet breath as I looked through the windshield. I had arrived earlier than I expected, considering I hadn't left Silver Hollow at the time I'd originally intended. The arrangements with Alpha Jason had taken longer than I would have preferred, and the time I'd spent with Faye afterward had delayed my departure further. Still, I was back now, and that was what mattered. Before I could open the car door, I already spotted Cole standing a short distance away from the entrance. His attention was fixed on my car, and judging by the way he straightened as soon as he noticed me looking in his direction, he'd been waiting for me to arrive. I wasn't surprise

