Chapter 21
Derek's
I sat at my heavy wooden desk in my office. I spent the last hour staring at a large map spread out in front of me. The paper was covered in red marks and black pins. The red marks showed the places where my scouts saw rogue wolves lately. The sightings increased every day, and I knew they were planning something big. The black pins marked the pack elders and council members who confirmed they would attend the gathering tonight.
The full moon was only a few hours away. I could feel the pressure of it in my bones. It felt like a heavy weight sat on my chest, making it hard to take a deep breath. Being an Alpha meant I had to stay calm, even when my wolf wanted to claw its way out of my skin. I needed to focus on the security of the pack, but my mind kept drifting.
Suddenly, my phone rang on the desk. The sound was sharp and loud in the quiet room. I didn't recognize the number at first, but I answered it immediately.
"I can't find Ema."
