421 Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

LERRIN

As soon as he'd found his bearings and knew where he was, he reached for Suhle again.

Can you hear me?

Yes! What is happening, Lerrin? She sounded frantic.

Our plan was thwarted. Tell Reth there's a smoke plume somewhere on the Western side of the City, I don't know who lit it. I'm northeast. Suhle… I'm alone. I have to figure out how to get to Reth—

He cut off as the sound of voices reached him. He'd thought he was far enough out of the city, and far enough away from his own army that he would only need to contend with scouts and patrols. But these were voices, multiple voices, talking. And laughing.

Laughing.

Lerrin, what is it?

I'm not sure. There's someone out here. I'll tell you in a moment.

He slowed to a creeping stalk and, after a moment, shifted into beast form.