Chapter 15

DANTE'S POV

I was already on my way to the pack's meeting room before the sun had even risen.

My head was pounding from a sleepless night filled with worry and fruitless phone calls. As I got closer to the door, I could already hear the heated voices of the elders inside.

Taking a deep breath, I pushed the door open. The arguing stopped suddenly as all eyes turned to me.

Elder Sarah gave me a tight smile. "Alpha Dante, we've been waiting for you."

I nodded and took my seat at the head of the table. The way they all looked at me made me feel quite uncomfortable.

Clearing my throat, I began, "Uhmm, I know you are all looking for answers. But I'm afraid my investigations haven't turned up much."

Elder Marcus leaned forward, his bushy eyebrows furrowed. "What do you mean, 'not much'? Surely you must have found out something about this so-called Adam Griffith, right?"

I shook my head, frustration clear in my voice. "That's just it. I still don't know if the man who showed up yesterday is a