*Ella*

“What the fuck is going on?” Ryatt seethes. He steps in front of me, his sword of pure darkness clutched in one hand so hard his knuckles turn white. 

The cloaked woman’s mouth ticks into a tight smile. “It’s been a while, Alpha.”

Ryatt tilts his head, his eyes narrowed and murderous. “Do not make me ask you again.”

She slowly motions toward the cloaked figures behind her. Further in the trees, I can see two glowing beasts standing totally ...