Watching

Brody POV

“No,” Ryker said, shaking his head firmly. “I wanted to, but I was alone. If they caught my scent, I’d be outnumbered. I thought it was better to come back and warn you instead.”

I let out a slow breath, feeling the weight of the situation. This was more serious than I’d thought. “What do we do now? Should we tell the others?”

Ryker scratched his head, looking thoughtful but worried. “I