Chapter 46 - The Secrets We Keep

Declan returned home after his encounter with Selene and Gabriel, the moon low in the sky bathing the camp in an unearthly radiance.

His mind was an upsurge of conflicting feelings.

The news that Selene had been collaborating with Gabriel was a sour pill to chew, but the promise of a sickly pack cured was too tempting to ignore.

The darkness was punctured with coughing and labored breathing as he neared the clearing.

Time was running out while the pack suffered. He saw Elara caring to one of the younger wolves, her forehead pinched with concern.

She called gently, "Declan," as she spotted him. Any news?

He nodded, his eyes straying over the crippled pack members. "Gabriel says he has information that can help us.

But he wants us to join forces with his pack.

Elara's eyes widened in surprise. "Join forces? Can we trust him?"