Chapter 81: The Lycan and the Vampire Pt. 1

Ares:

Yet another run through Shadow Veil’s forest to clear out an infestation. The release was well worth it. However, it was time for the pack to take rest.

“Send everyone back to the packhouse for the night,” I told Zev as the pack ran in formation toward the path leading to the exit of the forest.

I don’t know why I didn’t just connect wih the pack and make the order myself. It was just one of the many things that I had seemed to become lax on throughout the last year.

“And where are you going?” Asked Zev.

My brother seemed to notice that I started to pull away from the direction in which the pack was going. He already knew and he wouldn’t like my answer. I didn’t understand why he put himself through the stress of inquiring.

“I won’t be long, Zev. Just need a minute alone.”

I could hear my brother’s sigh through our telepathic link. “Try not to get too messed up tonight, Ares,” he said to me. “I am exhausted tonight. I’d actually like to rest tonight.”

I could tell that Zevi w