Philip said that Ivan left the house carrying the body of his wife. Marcus knew he should let him be alone with Alba but he couldn't. He followed Ivan's scent trail and walked miles into the woods. He heard the mournful howling long before he reached his friend.

Ivan was nude and was sitting with his wife in his arms. The damage done to Alba's body brought fury to Marcus even through his wall of grief.

It took a moment for Marcus to realize Ivan was speaking to him. "I ...