Darius didn't loosen his grip. "Start talking. Now."

The woman gasped for air, hands raised in surrender. "My name is Vera. I'm from the Bloodfang pack."

My wolf snarled inside me. "Give me one reason we shouldn't throw you to the guards."

"Because I'm risking my life being here." Her voice was strained but steady. "And because what I know could save yours."

Caleb appeared from the shadows, blade drawn. "She's alone. I checked the perimeter."

"That doesn't mean she's trustworthy." I ...