~The Mark at the Border~

EIRA

The three wolves had barely disappeared beyond the trees when Elrich turned toward the patrol and ordered everyone to remain in position. I stayed beside him, watching the border while my wolf kept alert to every unfamiliar scent.

“Check the river stones,” Elrich instructed.

Two warriors immediately moved toward the water, sniffing the ground and examining the marks left behind by the visitors. I followed them with my eyes until one of them suddenly ...