Chapter 23

In the heart of Crescent' pack territory, Marcus sat at his table, stuffing his face with food. Someone cleared their throat, disrupting him. The sentinel immediately bowed his head "Alpha." Marcus regarded the sentinel with a measured gaze, his voice a low rumble from being interrupted during his meal. "Did I give you permission to enter, Dominic?" The sentinel bowed his head lower, humility in his every movement. "I apologize, Alpha. But it is rather important." Marcus set aside the remains of his meal, fully attentive now. "Then speak quickly... What is it about?" "Amelia," he simply stated. At the mere mention of her name, Marcus felt the immediate response from his wolf a low growl of both irritation and anger. "What about her?" Dominic's voice was steady as he continued. "The Alpha King's men just left the pack, minutes ago... Lucius wants to know what you found." The growl that reverberated from Marcus' chest held a note of warning. He rose from his seated position, eve