Shocking Howl

I was lost in thought, staring out the window into the vast expanse of the night sky when a loud howl erupted, jolting me out of my reverie. My heart leaped in my chest, and I couldn't help but shiver at the sound. I had heard many howls in my life, but this one was different. It was full of anger and bitterness, and it made me uneasy.

Before I could react, Evans burst into the room, his face grim. "That's Alpha Liam's howl," he said, his voice low and urgent. "He's letting everyone know that his breeder is missing, and he's not happy about it."

My stomach dropped at the mention of Alpha Liam's breeder. I knew that it was me he was referring to, and I couldn't help but feel a twinge of guilt. I had left the pack house without a word, without telling anyone where I was going. Maybe if I had been more responsible, Alpha Liam wouldn't be so bitter now.

But would he have let me leave just like that?

Evans must have sensed my unease because he came over to me and placed a comforting han