Though the night was silent, my thoughts were nothing but a storm. Approaching Ethan's domain seemed like entering a trap every step closer. Pearl walked next to me, her presence threatened as much as comforting. I wanted her even if I no longer trusted her. We might get Cora back, away from Ethan, where she belonged together. I was not about to let another Alpha claim Cora, she is a property of Silver moon.
The woodland was thick, the trees throwing long, black shadows that appeared to stretch for us. Pearl's eyes were keen, looking about for any indication of threat. She wanted to find Cora for personal reasons, and they had nothing to do with our pack or me. She considered Cora as a threat, and I could feel the boiling resentment under her cool front.
"Zack" Pearl said, her voice slic
