Timothy had successfully seized half of the Obsidian Claw pack territory, but advancing further required waiting for backup to arrive.
His forces had eliminated their gamma—Darius from Obsidian Claw pack—yet the chance to take down both Reginald and alpha Sterling slipped through their fingers when Crimson Fang pack reinforcements arrived just in time to turn the tide.
Frustration gnawed at Timothy. The locals knew every rock and tree better than his warriors, allowing them to vanish and strike from the shadows. While these hit-and-run tactics weren't deadly, they were damn annoying.
"The reinforcement has arrived, royal gamma Timothy," Turner reported.
"Excellent." Timothy gave a curt nod before glancing skyward.
The sun blazed mercilessly overhead, the heat oppressive.
That's when it hit him—this was exactly when Perry would be experiencing his flare. He wondered how the king was managing.
