Chapter 16.-1
Rhyson
We’d returned with two bucks and half a dozen rabbits for the village. They lined up to meet us and accepted our offering graciously. Juniper joined my side with a sunny smile but Nyx, I noticed, stayed close to Sera.
“This is more than wonderful,” Charles said as he shook my hand. “We thank you for the bounty.”
It wasn’t just to say thank you. I wanted to move freely around the perimeter of the village to see what lurked on the other side of the boundary. We didn’t run into a single wolf, and I couldn’t help
I
but wonder if it was magic.
While the carcasses were carried away, Nyx stared at me stonily. Ignoring her, I turned to Sera. “I would like to speak to your resident witch before we leave. See if he or she has some foresight into
our journey.”
“That won’t be possible. She’s been traveling, and we’re not certain when she will return,” Sera said brightly. “Come. We have some things we’d like to supply you with for the rest of your journey.”
Supplies. Food. More medicine? They were the goddamn welcoming party to Shadowed Moon Mountain. Hard to believe that they would be so kind without strings attached. Trackers? Most likely, but why would they care? What kind of stake did they have in all this?
Humans in a world of werewolves. They had an agenda.
“That is kind of you, but I would not want to impose on you any more than we already have. We should get going soon. Thank you for your hospitality.”
“Are you certain?”
“We’re wolves, Sera. We travel light.”
After a moment, she nodded. “Please know that you can always return here if you need help or a
place to rest. If there is anything we can do for you before you leave, please let me know.”
“If you have any insight on how to best navigate the mountain, we would love to hear it.”
“What is it that you seek?” Charles asked.
I hesitated. Eventually, I was going to have to release the name, trusting that it would either lead
me to my brother’s killer or lead my brother’s killer to me, but they weren’t wolves. I found it difficult to release my secrets to humans. I looked over at Juniper, who gave me a small nod. While we were out hunting, she was supposed to be looking around for the source of their magic.
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And keeping an eye on Nyx. From the way Nyx was still glaring at me, I had a feeling that she didn’t appreciate Juniper’s job.
That was not my worry.
“A wolf named Morven,” I said finally.
“Morven,” Sera repeated slowly. Was it my imagination, or did I see a slight smile on her face? “I think I know of someone who can help you. There’s a wolf not far from here, Troy Ryker. I believe he and his mate Kiana might be able to point you in the right direction.”
Vague. Suspiciously vague. “And why do you think that?”
“There has been a recent shift of power among the wolves on this mountain, and I believe this Morven was involved. Troy and Kiana were also involved.”
Still vague.
It made sense that there would be fights for power among the rogues. I was no stranger to power shifts within the wolf world. Dominant wolves still wanted to dominate even if there wasn’t much power here to seize. “Would we find Troy to be friendly with outsiders?”
“You’ll find no wolf to be friendly with outsiders,” Sera laughed. “But I think you already know that. Tell them that I sent you. That should open things up for you. And Nyx, while you’re there, I think you should spend some time with their witch, Janelle.”
Great. Apparently this mountain was crawling with witches except for when I needed to speak
with one.
Nyx’s eyes widened. “Why do you think I need a witch?”
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