*The Hunting Party*

Had the wolf followed the hunting party rather than Brynn, Garan would indeed have been first in line for its vengeance. Maeve and Cormac pulled him through the forest a few yards before Cormac let go and ran ahead alone.

Maeve remained at his side, tucked under his arm to support the weight his injured leg could not. The going was slow, but she was strong and determined to see him to safety. Still, she would have been no match for the wolf’s fury. ...