#Chapter 155: Bad Blood

Alyx He ran beside his brother, his eyes trained on the trees in front of him. He knew this territory like the back of his hand, but something about it felt different. Something didn’t belong. Beside him, Rocky ran with his nose pressed close to the ground. It was rare for him to be separated from his twin, and Alyx could tell he was uneasy. They stopped for a moment to sniff around, and Alyx nudged his flank with his nose. It had been so long since he’d run with one of his brothers, and he was thrumming with excitement. Rocky picked up on his energy and gave him a playful snap. Rocky nipped at his heels, and they took off into the trees. They followed a long loop around the property, looking for any signs of intruders. It had been a long time since any of the Peacekeepers came out this way. Ronan kept him and his brothers away for many years, especially those directly following the war. They moved around a lot, always staying hidden. Only when the Peacekeepers started to grow lax