Malik’s POV

Dawn was a little more than just a pale smear by the time I returned to Blackthorn. Her words still echoed in my head as I gave small nods to wolves I met on my way; don’t trust the healer.

The healer could be anybody right

The closer I got to the entrance the quieter the world became, usually I would feel the pulse of the pack but this morning there was nothing at all…it was just silence.

I paused, inhaling deeply. Even the air smelled strange

Her words slithered back to ...