Even with only the moonlight to light them, Ed and Nate continued their journey into the dark woodland. Nate never complained or shown signs of weariness. Careful not to let the elderly hunter escape his sight, he trailed Ed's every move.

"Are you this quiet all the time?" When they came to a stop in a clearing and saw the next pack of wolves, Ed inquired.

"And is that upsetting to you?" Nate asked. "My loyalty has never caused Caiden to complain."

"Are you implying that you have my loyalty?" Ed grinned mischievously as he met Nate's gaze. "Detective, I'm not your alpha, and I'm definitely not a suspect you...