RYKER

“ So they took control of the North Forest Pack? ” I sigh, stealing a glance at Anne who is glaring at me for some reason.

“ Of course. The Alpha was not there to stop them so they took control of everything. ” She hisses, answering me instead of Zio.

“ Go get treated at the infirmary. ” I dismiss her.

Her squinted eyes return to their original almond shape as she takes in a deep breath. Blood is dripping down her finger, her burned wrists, ankles but it doesn’t seem to be affecting her.

“ Let me know if there is anything you need from me. ” She states before leaving me alone with Zio in the office.

When the door closes, I turn to face Zio. “ Why did you go there? ”

“ Luna asked me to bring her. ” He says as a matter of fact.

“ I, too, asked you to call fucking Rhianna over here. Did you do it? ” I snap at him.

“ Her phone was switched off. The people following her said she was at home so I sent someone to bring her. ” He whispers, the tension between us growing.

I rub