The noises of concern now filled the great halls of Barduff Castle, which only hours before had been alive with laughter and rejoicing. Panic swept across the pack as word of Serafina's disappearance spread like wildfire. As Jacob bellowed commands, Leah stood motionless at the ballroom's entrance, her heart thumping against her ribs.
Jacob's eyes were blazing with rage and despair. Right in front of his eyes, his daughter vanished. His inner wolf was raging, clamoring for action and blood. Leah forced herself to stay calm in spite of the fear that was eating away at her.
She stepped toward Jacob, who was already calling forth the warriors, and said, "We have to move quickly." The person who took her had a strategy. We give them more time to vanish if we wait.
Jacob turned to Samuel, his Beta, and said sharply. "I desire a thorough examination of the area. Examine the borders and ask the guards questions. I would like to know if anyone noticed anything out of place tonight.
Samuel nodded curtly and started off right away, his soldiers following.
Leah took Jacob by the arm. "We must have a plan. Blindly charging out will simply be a waste of time.
Jacob took a long breath, clinched his jaw, and nodded. "We'll divide into groups. The scent of Serafina will be followed. Any rogue behavior close to the pack lands will be monitored by another. He looked at Henrietta, who had remained nearby. assemble the elders and ladies. Ensure their safety. We cannot abandon the castle if this was a diversion.
Leah took a step forward. "I'll be in charge of a team of trackers. I am familiar with Serafina's scent. I am able to assist.
Jacob paused. He knew Leah was right, yet his instincts begged him to protect her. "All right. However, you don't travel alone. He went to a fighter he trusted. "You accompany her."
Leah gave a nod of assent. Arguments were out of the question. Serafina had to be taken home.
Howls rang out into the night as fighters transformed into wolves. They were on the quest to find Serafina.