Alpha Cade led his members through the woods, dividing them into several groups to search for Zyra. He could see everyone putting in their best effort, but his eyes kept scanning for Aria. He had no idea where she was, which group she was with, or if she had even joined them for the mission.

“If you don’t stop making that face, everyone is going to suspect something is wrong with you, brother,” Gaia said from behind him. Cade turned slightly to look at her before rolling his ...