Lauren''s POV


    Together with Alpha Mark, Victor and I exited the banquet hall. Richard was following behind.


    The hall was surrounded in darkness. It must be a way for Alpha Mark to lure away the attention of the intruders from the hall. The people inside would be protected even for the time being.


    True to his words, several warriors were surrounding the area.


    They headed in the direction of the East border where the forested area was located. It connects with the forest in the South border.


    Along the way, they already foresee the remnant of the attack. Several shattered bodies were scattered in the grassy field, members and non-members of the tribe. Some were brutally dismembered that if I have a weak stomach, my dinner would be on the ground by now.


    On the background was the sound of the ongoing confrontation between werewolves. It made me uneasy since it was abination of snarls and cries of pain.


    I turned to Alpha Mark. His jaw was tight. It was clear that he was mind linking. He must be receiving reports from the patrolling guards and it was not near o good news.


    Victor and I exchanged nces. They seemed to have the same thing in mind.


    For a small tribe, this extent of attack was not normal. Rogues did not attack in this great number. Often, they cluster not more ten. They did not form a bond to form a huge number like the tribe has. "Did this happen before?" Victor asked.


    The other alpha sighed. He shook his head.


    "We did not have attack incidents this big. We are a peaceful pack. We usually formed an ally to bigger tribe to avoid this kind to happen." Alpha Mark responded.


    "Did you have intruders in the past?"


    "Several times from rogues. Even from humans. Usually in twos or threes. It was no more than three times in a year."


    They encountered a group of patrolling guards. The state of their clothes showed the evidence of how much they fought for the tribe. A few cuts and scratches marked their arms and faces. "Alpha, the North is clear. A group of guards remained there to protect the area." Said one man after they bowed their head in respect.


    The slit in in his left brow was bloody. Blood dripped to his cheek.


    "Good job."


    "Can you manage with that wound?" I asked.


    He nodded. "Thank you for your concern, Luna."


    I was not able to utter my protest when another guard spoke again.


    "We''ll be heading to the West, alpha."


    "Be careful." Alpha Mark reminded.


    "Would you mind if Ie with you?"


    Each member of the group was surprised when Victor said that.


    "S-sure."


    "Alpha, more are injured in the South."


    "I''ll go." I immediately spoke. "I''m a doctor."


    Victor stared at me with worry but did not object.


    "I''ll follow you, then." Victor spoke and motioned at the guards to lead the way.


    The four of us parted ways.


    Alpha Mark together with Richard headed to the East while Victor and the patrolling guards went to the West. I, on the other hand, made my way to the South were the waiting injured members of the Sabado Tribe are waiting for the medical attention. Indeed, the South was already a safe zone.


    Several bodies were loitering in the ground. Most of them were dead. However, the conscious once were catching for their breath as they tried to held on.


    "Be careful, my Luna."


    That was linking from my mate. Despite not looking at Victor''s face, I can feel the unease underlying in his words.


    "I will, my love. You be careful also. y these intruders."


    "Yes, ma''am. However, something is really off with this attack, Lauren."


    "I know."


    "Far too many rogues to band together to attack a small tribe. Not only that, on the night when I was with you. In the same territory."


    "I realized that, too." I replied as I healed the broken arm of the warrior. He was already sweating profusely that if I came a couple of minuteste, he might faint at the loss of blood.


    "Someone is using these rogues."


    "You read my mind."


    "And these patrolling guards need a refresher course on defense. They should have noticed that someone was trying to breach the territory."


    I chuckled at the irritation on Victor''s statement.


    "That''s why Alpha Mark asked for your help, my alpha."


    "I have not tell Richard about it. He will have a field day."


    Our conversation halted when I had to focus on healing. Half of my energy was already spent in healing. I am d that I have been very rigorous on exercising that it helped me on conserving the energy level I am using. "Doctor, can they move already?"


    I smiled at the older man that asked me. I nodded at him.


    "You can bring them in the banquet hall. A friend of mine is there. She is also a doctor. She can help with the minor damages."


    "Thank you."


    "Her name is M."


    I was d that my friend did not object when Richard told her to stay. It would be safer for her and baby Peanut if they stayed in the banquet hall.


    I was in myst patient when I overheard faint cries of help. It wasing from the forested part of where I was.


    I told the patient to get to the banquet hall if she can move already.


    The painful cry is starting to bother me.


    When I saw no one to apany me in the darkened area due to the looming tall trees, I have decided to enter the ce.


    The wails continued. It was bing clear as I continue my descent in the forested floor.


    I almost run when I saw a young warrior leaning in a tree. He was breathing heavily. I had to suppress the gasp form exiting my mouth when I saw the extent of damage he sustained.


    His right leg was torn apart. The skin was the only thing that connects the leg from the rest of his thighs.


    I heaved a sigh. I need topose myself so that the young warrior would not panic. Although it was hard since his leg is almost shattered.


    It was clear that the wound was made by sharp objects like the fangs and sharp nails of the werewolves. The edges were uneven and has deepcerations in the fleshy part of the leg. Even from afar, I noticed the oozing blooding from the wound.


    "H-help. Help m-me." He cried.


    His voice was scratchy. He must be screaming for help for a while already.


    "I''m here. I am here to help you." I said as I drew near.


    A frown marred my face when I noticed the blood in his injury. It was ckish. It seemed familiar that I had to think back where I encountered it.


    I was a couple of meters away when the injured warrior muttered something inaudible. My frown deepened.


    "What?"


    "S-sorry. I am so sorry."


    It was very weak and in whisper.


    My eyes widened when realization came to me. As the warning bellse to mind, I almost step back to create a distance between us. When lifted my chin, darkness took me.