CHAPTER 26

Marcus’s POV

We galloped around the four corners of Crimson Valley and made my markings around the borders so anyone coming into Crimson Valley would know they were trading my grounds.

Once we were done, I came down from the horse and taking a stance, I howled loudly it almost sounded like a roar.

This solidified my claims on Crimson Valley. I climbed back on the horse and strode back to where my men stood.

“Should we check on her now or we should head back to Mistwood Creek,” Winston asked.

I brought her here so she could visit her home and check if her brother made it out. Part of me wanted to leave her behind, but my innermost desire wanted her with me.

“We would stop by the village,” I said to all my men. They nodded and we steered our horses in the direction of the village.

If she wanted to come back with me, then she would be waiting for me, but if not, then I would turn my back like she never existed.

I kicked my horse and it quickened its pace. I went farther ahead of my men