Chapter 27

"Alpha West?"

There was a knock on the meeting room door and Luca sat back in his chair, pushing his hand roughly through his hair as he stared down at the map.

"Who the Hell is that?" He muttered the words to himself.

One of the younger pack warriors had taken over watching Lyra's door and now Lars was back by his side. "Can you find out how long until the jet arrives back here with Alpha Vos and his contingent. I want to be there to meet them at the air strip."

"They're still a few hours out." Lars replied immediately.

"How many are they bringing?." Luca asked, turning towards the window, and staring off into the forest again.

"Ten. And before you ask, yes his third in command is with the group. He's her childhood friend and Vos said he wasn't going to leave him behind. If you want Vos' help Kent is part of the package."

"Ridiculous." Luca growled the words.

"Sir?" The door had opened and Teo had been standing frozen in the doorway, waiting for a chance to speak. As Luca's