Chapter 31

Cerys's POV

Across the table, a few low-ranked Steelhowl wolves hesitated. Their eyes flicked between Ryker Graves and me, weighing danger against greed. One of them finally spoke up, voice cautious, "Ryker, you sure you know these two?"

Ryker let out a dark chuckle that didn't quite reach his eyes. "Afraid?" he sneered, his canines glinting under the red lights. "What's there to be afraid of? One