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Shit, is he right?
Maybe.
We did, in fact, make Jai wait in the car. He just can’t control his new strength and glowing eyes well enough not to give himself away, and walking into the hunters’ HQ as a new half-breed? Dumb.
We leave him there as we drag the zombie in like a trophy and throw it at our commander’s feet when we reach the command room. He blinks and looks down at it before his eyes widen. “Is that a zombie?”
“Yep, we caught wind of a necromancer while we were hunting wolves, and we found this in a cemetery outside of the city along with remnants of a casting—blood magic. It looks like there is a necromancer out there, which is undoubtedly behind all these killings and the monsters running rampant,” Vale says, his arms crossed.
“Well, shit, we hoped it was just witches, but a necromancer makes more sense.” He sighs, no doubt he had been wondering too. “This complicates things a bit. A rogue necromancer isn’t good for anyone.”
“We should move units out and start to hunt whoever is responsible,” Vale begins.
“We will after,” our commander replies.
“After?” Vale frowns, not understanding. Meanwhile, I’m glancing around.
HQ is in chaos. People are running everywhere, weapons are being passed out, and armour is being strapped on.
What’s happening?
A bad feeling wells inside me, and my intuition, which has kept us alive so far, blares an alarm. I nudge Vale, but he’s focused on our commander.
“What could be more important than catching a necromancer?” Vale snaps, noticing the buzz around us. “They are the biggest threat?—”
“That’s where you’re wrong,” he scoffs, looking far too happy. “We’ll get the necromancer, but first, we are finishing off the wolves.”
“There aren’t any, and the necromancer needs to take top priority,” Vale argues.
“Oh, there aren’t? Then why do I know the pack’s location? Weapon up, we are attacking at nightfall.”
“What are you talking about?” Vale demands, his voice hard as he steps closer.
Our commander eyes him angrily for daring to question him. “You aren’t the only hunters, Vale, and you clearly couldn’t get the job done. You haven’t been as dedicated as before, so fall into line. We got our own information from an inside source. Now, will you be with us, or do I need to terminate you?”
Vale’s jaw grinds. “And the necromancer?”
“Will be dealt with after.” The commander claps him on the shoulder. “It’s time to make history, Vale. It’s time to live up to your father’s name and get revenge for him.”
Vale meets my eyes as my heart stops.
They know where the wolves are.
They are going after Quinn and her pack.
Tonight.
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT
Iam to be presented to the pack this evening to face the music. By now, what I did has spread, and I’m sure the truth has been distorted. They might very well hate me and think I’m a traitor. That’s fine. I don’t regret my actions.
Not if it saves them.
I have visitors all day. Dom keeps me company, and then Filmea and White. All of them ask me why, but they don’t seem angry. Instead, they seem sad that we are in this situation. It hurts as much as it helps that so many of them care about me to be on my side despite what I did, but they cannot save me. The pack will decide what will happen to me. They could demand my death or banishment.
That would be worse than death.
Either way, this evening won’t be easy, not for Jang and Marie. They will watch their daughter and their next alpha face the music, and I know it’s breaking their hearts. My father is stuck between duty and love, and I cannot blame him for what he must do. I never resented that the pack is above everything with him because it’s how it should be. I know he will do what’s right to keep them safe, and that gives me solace as I await my punishment.
