I’m not sure what to say to him. “So that’s why you’re in town?” I ask warily. “To tell me you’re sorry? I find that a little hard to believe.”

Noah gives me another small smile. “I came to Oakrest because there was a sighting of a Northern wolf in the area. But after talking to Freddy, I don’t know whether I should believe him or not.”

My pulse grows ragged. “I wouldn’t. Believe Freddy, that is. It’s much more likely that he targeted someone he wasn’t able to ...