Leandros’s POV 

We reached the nearest hamlet in the Sylvan Valley and spoke to their alpha. It was a small cluster of shifters who owned some farmlands around and lived a peaceful life. It was they who had provided the Flame Hounds with their necessities during their stay in the forests beyond. 

Their Alpha, Dylan Stewart, opened a sprawling farmhouse for our stay. It was rustic but comfortable enough, with plenty of rooms to accommodate us. 

We thanked him and paid for his ...