Derek guided Alpha Moore into the Moonstone Pack’s infirmary, his steps heavy with worry and guilt. Moore had been weakened from his ordeal, his face pale and drawn, but his eyes burned with barely restrained fury. Derek could feel the tension radiating from him as he used his mindlink to summon Alex, his beta, to call for the pack doctor.

“Get him treated immediately,” Derek ordered Alex before turning his attention back to Moore. “You’ll be fine soon.”

Moore gave a curt nod, ...