Chapter 40 - The Curse of the Ancestors

The Alpha's blood ran cold at the smell that filled his nostrils, “No, this can't be” he thought to himself. It was so strong that it gave him a shockwave. He forced himself to gather himself and look neutral as he turned to face the others. "What is it, Father?" Lydia asked with worried eyes. There was hardly a second of hesitation before Alpha Brannon responded. “There is no need for concern. Just a rabbit's blood, most likely from a predator that murdered it” Lydia didn't raise the matter despite her doubts. But Lydia noticed something wasn't quite right, so she observed her father closely. Although Lydia wasn't completely persuaded, Celeste and Anne were relieved by the explanation. "We should head back, this is as far as we can learn anything more." Alpha Brannon said and stood to his feet. Though Alpha Brannon's mind was racing, the party started to make their way back through the forest. It was not rabbit blood that he had discovered, but rather human blood, and not jus