#Chapter 55: Sting Like a Bee

Kadeem "What happened?" Kadeem’s wolf was like a coiled spring, sensing the tension in the air. "The omegas on patrol found signs of a vampire attack on our territory overnight." Riley’s voice was strained, and no one dared to break the silence that followed her somber announcement. The possibility of something far more sinister bubbling beneath the surface hung heavily in the air. The implications of Riley’s words sent a shudder through his body. Was this just an isolated incident, or the beginning of something far more dangerous? He glanced at Mateo, who was uncharacteristically quiet, his eyes betraying a hint of fear. "I don't want to alarm you, but it was a real bloodbath," Riley said, her voice a mixture of panic and disbelief. "The clearing where we found the remnants of the attack looked like a scene straight out of a horror movie. Blood was splattered everywhere, on the grass, the trees, even smeared across some rocks. Clothes and branches were strewn about i