The Search for Nemrod

Mon Loup Alpha

Julien turns a farewell and a hospital clue into a plan to reach Nemrod and join his dangerous struggle.

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Bearing strength in each event

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The Farewell Note The Farewell Note from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Farewell Note A Careful Departure Nemrod leaves a note saying that Julien’s safety requires separation.

The Farewell Note from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Farewell Note A Careful Departure Nemrod leaves a note saying that Julien’s safety requires separation.

The Farewell Note A Careful Departure Nemrod leaves a note saying that Julien’s safety requires separation. He links any return to the outcome of his bid to become clan leader. A Promise with Conditions The note offers hope but no timetable or address. Julien must decide whether to accept the protective distance or act without guarantees.

Work Without Focus Work Without Focus from "Mon Loup Alpha". Work Without Focus Distracted Nursing Julien goes to work but cannot stop thinking about Nemrod’s departure, their kiss, and the companion mark.

Work Without Focus from "Mon Loup Alpha". Work Without Focus Distracted Nursing Julien goes to work but cannot stop thinking about Nemrod’s departure, their kiss, and the companion mark.

Work Without Focus Distracted Nursing Julien goes to work but cannot stop thinking about Nemrod’s departure, their kiss, and the companion mark. His private life intrudes on the ordinary duties of his shift. A New Lead A wounded patient arrives with an animal tattoo resembling Nemrod’s. The shift that has felt emotionally unproductive becomes a chance to learn more.

The Patient’s Mark The Patient’s Mark from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Patient’s Mark Recognizing a Pattern Julien notices that the patient’s jaguar tattoo resembles part of Nemrod’s own design.

The Patient’s Mark from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Patient’s Mark Recognizing a Pattern Julien notices that the patient’s jaguar tattoo resembles part of Nemrod’s own design.

The Patient’s Mark Recognizing a Pattern Julien notices that the patient’s jaguar tattoo resembles part of Nemrod’s own design. The patient’s injuries also resemble those sustained in the rooftop fight. Suspicion Takes Shape Julien concludes that the man may have been the attacker in animal form. A visual clue turns his longing for Nemrod into an actionable investigation.

A Park and a Cave A Park and a Cave from "Mon Loup Alpha". A Park and a Cave A Location Revealed The patient says Nemrod is usually found at an alpha cave in Jarry Park.

A Park and a Cave from "Mon Loup Alpha". A Park and a Cave A Location Revealed The patient says Nemrod is usually found at an alpha cave in Jarry Park.

A Park and a Cave A Location Revealed The patient says Nemrod is usually found at an alpha cave in Jarry Park. Julien has finally obtained a destination rather than a vague promise. A Risky Shortcut The information comes through intimidation, not trust. Julien’s willingness to use force shows how far his desire to reach Nemrod has already pushed him.

The Decision to Go The Decision to Go from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Decision to Go Commitment Julien watches couples walking together and concludes that love means supporting the person one chooses.

The Decision to Go from "Mon Loup Alpha". The Decision to Go Commitment Julien watches couples walking together and concludes that love means supporting the person one chooses.

The Decision to Go Commitment Julien watches couples walking together and concludes that love means supporting the person one chooses. He resolves to go to Nemrod rather than wait for him to return. An Open Ending He has a place to search but no assurance of safety or welcome. The book closes on the beginning of a pursuit, leaving the clan struggle unresolved.

The morning after the rooftop encounter

During Julien’s hospital shift that day

Later during the hospital shift

Minutes after Julien confronts the patient

At the end of the hospital shift