"What is happening here?"

Shadrach turned, his sword stopping just a few inches away from the barely living body. His eyes met Brandon's and they immediately stepped away, allowing him better view.

"Master," The head soldier started. "We found the body of a wolf on the territory. It was bound in chains and seems to have somehow lost a lot of blood. He is only barely alive."

Brandon's brows furrowed. "A wolf?"

The head soldier nodded, then gestured at the body. Brandon walked closer, his eyes squinting as he leaned to the body, his hands reaching to feel it.

It was cold, but he could feel the wolf essence keeping...