George's POV

Alpha Sirius stood across from me, his smug smile a nasty reminder of how sneaky he was. He seemed friendly, but I wasn't fooled. Wendy's warning kept playing in my head Something isn't right.

I crossed my arms and stared at Sirius, feeling very aware. His pack's reps were in the crowd, trying to fit in, but I could tell they were nervous. Then I felt something new - a connection in my mind that felt like a door unlocking. My head jerked, and I was shocked for a moment, and then I heard her voice.

George?

It was Wendy. Her voice, soft and strained, was clear in...