Nate looked away sharply.
The guard swallowed before continuing carefully. "But there are also reports from the eastern borders."
That got Nate's attention instantly.
"What reports?"
"Missing patrols."
Aire looked up slightly at that.
The guard shifted uneasily. "Silver suppression wounds again."
Nate's expression changed fully now.
The guard lowered his voice further. "The council wishes to focus on the Luna's containment first."
Nate scoffed in disbelief.
Wolves were disappearing near the borders and the council still obsessed over the terrified girl chained underground.
Nate's jaw tightened sharply. "Leave us."
The guard bowed quickly before retreating again.
Silence returned shortly afterward.
Aire looked down at the cup in her hands quietly. "Suppression wounds?" she questioned.
Nate leaned back against the wall beside her again slowly.
"There have been attacks near the borders for months. Its been more worse than you knew."
