Chapter 3

I wiped the water from my face as Deputy Gamma Sophie Oliver happened to pass by.

"What is this place? How can a pup just wander around here?" she said sharply to Alpha Lucian Gonzalez. "Keep an eye on your son, or I'll have you both removed for interfering with an official pack operation."

Lucian, looking defeated, quickly pulled Casen away. I maintained a neutral expression, adjusted my Victorian-style dress, and re-entered the command center.

Inside, I began the first round of negotiations with the rogue captors.

"We have twenty-three hostages, including women and pups," a gruff voice barked through…