CHAPTER 66

Jaxon walked into the poorly lit cave where his father took as a hideout. The rocks were wet but the walls were warm enough to keep them from shivering from the cold.

Jaxon looked into Pablo's tired eyes, showing a hint of worry.

"What news do you have for me, my son?" Pablo said as he roasted a fish on top of the campfire he made.

"Father," Jaxon said urgently, "Alpha Rex is dead. The pack is in chaos, and we need to figure out what to do next."

Pablo's expression hardened, realizing the seriousness of the situation but then he smiled mischievously. "That's too bad," he replied. "Rex was a strong and capable leader. I remember when I fought for his army…" He looked up as if basking in nostalgia but then he pulled his thoughts together, "His death creates new opportunities for us."

Jaxon leaned closer to him, speaking quietly. "Tell me, Father. What's our plan now? How do we move forward?"

There were footsteps behind them and Jaxon instinctively held his dagger in his belt buckle, rea