Chapter 36

The sound of Lia probably being in danger made my heart race at a risky rate. Danger!! My wolf howled.

The old woman looked at us with a somber expression, as if relieving a painful memory. "The woman you seek was taken by a powerful alpha," she said, her voice quivering.

"He is known for his ruthlessness and cruelty. He has taken many people against their will, and few have ever returned. Those who have returned spoke of torture and suffering, and they were never the same again."

I felt my heart sink as I listened to the old woman's words. The thought of Lia suffering at the hands of this cruel alpha was unbearable.

"His name is Marcus," the old woman said, her face filled with fear and sorrow. "He is a dark and dangerous man, and his power is great. He takes people by force, using his magic to compel them to follow him. I fear that the woman you seek has fallen prey to his power, and that she is in great danger."

The old woman paused, as if she were reluctant to speak further. But t