Chapter 228

Scarlett I couldn’t even breathe for a full minute, still trying to decide whether bringing Claude with me was a good idea, when a sudden knock pounded against my door. Kane had left last night to patrol the Nightshade and see if there were any enemies lurking, leaving me alone with the kids. It seemed that it was Kane—other than him, I can't remember who else would knock out door since it was locked. However, what was dubious was that it wasn't a polite knock. Rather, it was a frantic one. I couldn't help but furrowed my brows. What's up with Kane, knocking urgently? Are there any enemies preparing to war the Nightshade at such early morning or spies lurking inside the pack? I hurried to the door and pulled it open. As expected, it was none other than Kane. Kane stood there, chest heaving, hair disheveled as if he had run the entire way. Sweat clung to his temples, and his eyes… his eyes were wild. “Kane?” I frowned. “What happened? What’s going on? Are there any enemies nearby?” “The