Chapter 42

Xena's POV

We drove in silence. The scenery was beautiful, but I wasn't sure if I was ready to go home yet. With our discovery, we needed to get back quickly. Maybe even launch an attack before they could make a move on us first.

Ryder had even chosen to take the main road home. Occasionally, he'd check if I was still behind him or ask how I was feeling, but that was it. My mind was racing though-why were those Rogues there? Did they already know about us? If they were planning to attack our territory, were we prepared? The unease washed over my nerves like a rushing stream.

"This is my turn. Your father's probably waiting at your pack to hear about the Rogues," I told him as my turn approached.

"I'll make sure you get home safe."

"It's really fine. You go home first. I'll be fine."

I could hear the hesitation in his voice. "You sure?"

"I'm good. Thanks for today. See you at school!" I tried to make my voice sound light as I slowed down to make the turn.

Ryder continued forward, and when I turned, I could hear his motorcycle suddenly accelerate. Like he'd been holding back his speed for me all along.

Home was only about 10 miles away, so I arrived quickly.

Dad, where are you? I called through our mind link.

Training grounds. Back already?

the throttle, accelerating again. Once I arrived home, I took off my jacket, gloves, and helmet, then

"Dad!"

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Chapter 42

wrong?" He stopped training, and

a heavily wooded area while checking out that land. They saw us. We got the soil samples and got

forward, my father's expression turning

not far from here. If they're setting

to see if

would waste time. If they decide to attack in this direction

his phone and dialed, walking toward the

serious expression as my heart

Logan

came flooding in like a tide. If those Rogues knew our location, we could all be

finished his call

move out!" He turned

Samuel

they ran off, presumably to help Alpha Benedict. I stood there, feeling a strange sense of helplessness-I wanted to go with them, but I knew I wasn't strong enough yet and would likely be more of a burden

tone that clearly carried accusation. "What exactly are you implying, Samuel?" I felt anger rising inside me.

question." He narrowed his eyes at

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