No sooner had the line gone dead after Veronica's frantic call than Megan's father sprang into action. Making use of the little information Veronica provided him before the line went dead, he quickly dialed the emergency services and also called to report the incident at the Alpha's palace, providing them with the closest possible location.

Although he wasn't sure of the exact location, he gave them an idea of where to head to, using the pack's map, which he was familiar with.

The rescue team was rapidly mobilized, deploying the emergency helicopter to scout the area below ground level. The ambulance and fire truck also followed closely, tracing the helicopter's...