Chapter 423: Battle Plan

Baron Gabriel nodded and turned away to start barking orders, his voice carrying over the icy wind. Baron continued to watch the scene below, his thoughts drifting unwillingly back to Talia. She was safe, he reminded himself. Safe with Ariel. But that didn’t stop the worry from gnawing at him, nor did it quell the ever-present fear that something could go wrong. With a growl of frustration, he pushed the thoughts aside. He couldn’t afford to be distracted now. His pack needed him. Talia would want him to focus on his duty and keep their people safe. “Alpha.” Baron turned to see Ronan approaching, the snow making him look rather ruddy in contrast to his dark features. This was Ronan's element; it shouldn't have bothered Baron. The strange markings on his face only amplified his true nature, being the obvious kind of werewolf who allowed himself to be marked. Markings were strange among Baron's kind. It was difficult for werewolves to keep tattoos because their skin healed too easily