CHAPTER 113: COMING FOR YOU

DOMINIC

I stare down in shock at the wolf, his words still ringing in my ears.

“There was no response from the coalition, alpha!”

It is my mother's low and sarcastic chuckle that pulls me out of my thoughts

“What,” I begin. “Do you mean there was no response?” I demand.

He drops to his feet, trembling as he answers.

“I… I stayed at their gate… for a… a whole day, alpha. They didn't let me in.”

“I did! I swear I did. They didn't respond.”

“What exactly did they say?” I ask

“They… they didn't say anything. The only thing they asked was who I was and when I introduced myself and the pack and told them my message from you, they just locked up.”

“Who did you tell?”

“The wolves at the gates, alpha.”

“And did they go report it?”

“One of them went in, alpha. And then he retired and just went back to his position. I called out to him. Demanded to know what the response was but they just ignored me. For a whole day. That is why I am late, alpha.”

“And Louisa never showed up once?” I ask.

“No,