It began as a single, distant howl. But in only a moment, it had grown into an echo of about a dozen howls. And then far more than that.
The howls didn't sound welcoming. Or like anything good. She could pick up the blood thirst and savagery in the guttural sounds.
They were under attack. That was why Alessio left in a rush without even seeing her in as he usually would. He'd gotten word of what was coming. His scouts were well trained and highly skilled after all.
Rogues, Neveah guessed. That was the only thing that made sense given their current location. Alessio's enemies from other packs wouldn't attack so close to the territory of a major Eclipse pack.
They were within distance to receive aid even if Alessio had made no arrangements for it. But rogues did not have such considerations or tactics. At least most of them didn't.
The howls were louder now and she could hear fierce growls and the distant sound of fighting.
