/- Darius -/

As Lucius approached, his expression shifted from concern to curiosity, his keen eyes searching mine for answers that I was not yet ready to provide.

"Darius," he began, his voice gentle yet probing, "what happened here? And I heard Shadowfang, where is he?"

I sighed heavily, the weight of my secrets bearing down on me like a burden too heavy to bear alone. Only Lucius has heard my wolf, but as the alpha, it remains a secret from the rest of the pack. Taking another sip of wine, I leaned against the bar, my mind racing as I struggled to find the right words.

"Shadowfang," I murmured,...