Hayley's POV

Aiden and I moved forward as the forest inhaled exhalations held tightly to make its prey face-being. Ethan, being a rogue pack leader, had sent ripples through our pack, and the air was seizing. Mystery solved: Aiden's long-lost brother was one of the central characters in this mystery, and it became important for us to figure out who he is.

Aiden kept pace at my side, his expression one of grim determination laced with dread. It was a perilous path and could be in fortune's favor as well. An opportunity for alliances and a chance to get stabbed in the back.

"You okay?" I asked, breaking the eerie...