There was whisper of movement.
Autumn's hand, pale and shaking, lifted like a dying leaf on the breeze. Her fingers curled weakly around Velor's forearm, barely able to grasp, but firm in intent.
Velor's brows shot up.
" Autumn?"
Her lips trembled, and she struggled to raise her head even a fraction. Her voice was no more than a hint of a breath.
Autumn's fingers…so weak, still trembling…found Velor's sleeve. She tugged it with her dying strength.He jerked forward, taken by surprise.
Velor stilled.
For the first time since he had scooped her up, his demeanor faltered. His gaze flicked down to her pale face, her lips parted in shallow breaths trying to word something.
She pulled him closer because she couldn't get any louder no matter how much she tried. .
His breath hitched. " Alpha Velor…" Her eyes fluttered. "There is…one…"
Velor leaned closer, frowning. "What?"
