The urgent male voice cut through the forest stillness. Even before Cassian acknowledged it, two wolves in human form with Beta insignias on their collars emerged between the trees. They all froze at the sight before them: their terrifying, silent Alpha crouched low to the ground. In front of a tiny woman.

Cassian's head snapped toward him. A single look. No words needed. The man stopped walking. She's the first person in years to speak to you like you're a person. And an invasion of your personal space. And currently looked terrified of you because of your enforcers. That's like an insult to her being.

He was speaking through his Alpha formal. A bit harsh but he was respecting you. His duty to the pack was serious. She must be an intruder. All trespassers this close to the pack house required questioning.