Chapter 0080

Ryder

The most difficult part was waiting, but I did. I stayed crouched down, with two dozen men hidden in the woods surrounding Lucas’ mansion. The overhead branches gave us shade and cover. The guards patrolling the woods didn't even catch our scent.

We’re waiting for our clue, any moment now. Ava had said we would know when to attack when we heard the screams.

But my wolf was restless, pacing inside me. He could sense that Sarah was in danger and there was nothing I could do about it.

Then, I heard it. First, it was a faint but unmistakable. It grew louder, screams and growls pierced through the quiet of the woods. The sound was haunting, like a signal we couldn't ignore.

I felt a gwaning sensation of dread move through my body like ice. The fact that I couldn't communicate with Sarah through the mind link intensified my feelings.

/It's time/ I spoke to Zane through the mind link. /Gather the men and lead them. Do you remember Ava’s plan? Stick by it./

/Yes, Alpha Ryder/ he respond