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his pack then.”
    Valor ignored him, continued to look at Sayer. “Have any of your pack scented any others who have entered your territory and belong to another pack?”
    “I have not been told of any.” Sayer replied.
    “Point proven!” Hendrix roared like an wild animal just released from its cage. “You must die for this.”
    Abruptly, a wave of amusement swept through Briggs. Stunned by it, he glanced at Rynn who was looking down at the table, shaking. Only a second later, she burst out laughing and glanced at Briggs with watery eyes.
    When her laughter subsided a bit, she glanced around and noticed everyone was looking at her. Her laughter ceased, fear charging through their bond .She looked at Briggs for help.
    He had to restrain his laughter seeing her frightened expression. As if, he’d let anything happen to her. He arched a brow. “Something funny, darlin’?”
    “Ahhh…” She glanced around the room, then met his gaze again. “Sorry, no.”
    Valor shifted his chair to face her, crossed his arms over his chest, and gave her a look that was half-inquisitive, half-amused. “You have something to add?”
    Her brows rose, her face went beat red in an instant. She shook her head quickly.
    “No.”
    Valor smiled softly, gave a wave of his hand. “Something amused you. Please enlighten us.”
    She glanced at Briggs, seeking assistance. He didn’t offer what she wanted, instead only gave her a reassuring nod.
    “Go on, love. Speak your mind.” Seeing her squirm was amusement in itself.
    Besides, she had just as much right to speak here as any other. Plus, he was slightly intrigued as to what was on her mind and caused such an outburst.

    She gave him an annoyed look for not rescuing her and sighed. “It’s just that—this one,” she pointed to Hendrix, “just keeps repeating die, die, die . Then, there’s this one,”
    she pointed at Sayer, “who has no idea what’s going on.” She shrugged. “It is just funny—a pointless conversation.”
    The room was deadly silent.
    Briggs was amused. His little wolf pleased him. Showing confidence around the others was something he had not expected her to do and it made him proud.
    Valor shared in the amusement and cocked his head as if he meant to be serious, but his eyes said otherwise. “You have a solution to this then, do you?”
    She leaned forward, looked Valor dead in the eye. “Don’t you think time would be better spent trying to find the poor girl?”
    Surprised flashed across Valor’s face, she had clearly stated a valid suggestion.
    “Indeed it would.” He glanced at Sayer and Hendrix, who stared at Rynn with equal blank looks. “What say you?”
    Hendrix’s eyes darkened, his gaze determined as he looked down at her. “You’re willing to help with this search?”
    “Sure,” she answered, her tone sarcastic. “Don’t expect a miracle though, I’m no detective.”
    Briggs laughed and wrapped an arm around her. The more he saw of the real her, the more he loved. She was such a quiet thing, soft in every way, but there was strength in her that appealed to his Alpha. She only needed to see it for herself. That would be the challenge.
    Hendrix’s look of death slowly lessened and behind it was deep pain. “Rynn is right.” Sadness was heavy in his voice. “We should be out searching for her.”
    Briggs patted her shoulder, quite thrilled with her. She just had two very strong Alphas agree with her. The moon had indeed granted him one hell of a mate.
    “Sayer, you and your pack will give aid here.” Valor ordered.
    “Of course,” he responded without hesitation.
    Valor stood from his chair and gave the crowd a direct once-over. “Any other business to discuss?”
    No one said a word.
    “Good,” Valor resumed his seat. “Before we leave for Minnesota, we must eat. We need our strength.”
    Hendrix nodded, then glanced at Sayer, who just slapped him on the back. “Let’s eat, dolt, then we’ll find her.” They shared a