Chapter 49-Armani...

Dry leaves were falling on the palace grounds. Brandon had just returned from the gate and could hear the crunch of dried leaves and broken branches under his feet.

Mid-autumn had come so the air had dropped dramatically. Brandon wanted Armani to train hard during the fall and take a break when the snow filled Pack Manowi's courtyard. He would use that time to go hunting with his son.

"Everything is prepared, Alpha Brandon," Victor said, appearing in his traveling clothes. Two daggers were tucked into his waistband.

This morning, Brandon and Victor would begin their search for a cure for Rachel. They would explore the territory beyond the wolf pack to find the long-unseen vampire.

"Alright, I'll get ready right after breakfast," Brandon said.

"Yes, Alpha." Victor walked away and chose to wait at the main door of the palace.

The servants then arrived with food for Brandon. But before Brandon could eat, one of the servants assigned to serve Armani appeared with a frightened look on his