I am afraid to face my mate and tell her that I let her down and our daughter. As Alpha, it is my duty to keep my pack safe. And today, I let them down. River Pack members under my rule were able to infiltrate and kidnap my own daughter from the woods. They were able to enter our territory and abduct her.

Shame and anger and a thousand other emotions boil in me until I believe I am going to be ill. I must fight, yet I must be careful.

Moon Goddess, keep her safe until I can find her, I pray with all the force in me.

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