Mattias waved him off with a sharp flick of his hand. "It's just wolves regrouping. They always circle before they strike, nothing new."

His eyes slid to me, lingering for a second too long, before snapping back to his men. "Keep the camp quiet, no firelight, spread the signal if they get closer."

The scout hesitated, glancing between us. "But sir, if they get past the outer perimeter..."

"Then we'll handle it the same way we always do." Mattias's voice dropped low. "Or do you need me to ...