His wolf looked openly angry, teeth gaping in a vicious snarl that spoke to his position in the Fraternity.
There was an intricate crown of grape leaves at the top of the mask, decorated with purple and dark green gemstones indicative of blooming flowers atop his head.
He was the only one with a mask like that, representing his role as the leader of the Alpha Fraternity.
"Sage Vikar," he said softly in greeting.
"I welcome you, Ghost," I replied respectfully. I didn't know his name. It didn't matter.
If I was ever captured by the Cult, I wouldn't be able to reveal his identity.
The only people I knew by name or face were those who I led directly myself.
Our work was dangerous and important and that required a certain amount of secrecy to keep it safe from those that threatened to end us all.
He sat down in front of the fire and I took a seat in the armchair next to him.
