Periodically, I would ask Greggor if he had heard anything, but Greggor hadn't, and it was driving me crazy.

At one point, we rummaged through the kitchen and prepared a small meal for breakfast, thankful that the kitchen was fully stocked.

As we ate breakfast, the silence between us stretched on until the front door opened. My entire body went cold at the sound of the door opening, and Greggor immediately grabbed his gun, ready to fight off whoever was intruding.

"Stand down," Gavin's voice rang through before we actually saw him. "It's just me."

"Gavin?" I called out, standing from the kitchen table and walking towards the doorway. Gavin appeared, and his eyes softened when he saw me. Without much thought, I wrapped my arms around him, hugging him close. His warmth engulfed me and let me be at peace for the first time all night. He held me tightly, his nose nuzzling in my neck as he inhaled my scent.

"Are you okay?" He asked me, keeping me close to him.

I nodded.

"I was worried about you. How is the pack? I heard a lot of people died..." I asked, tears burning in my eyes.

"15," another voice said from the doorway.

voice right away; it was Sampson's voice. I looked behind Gavin, my arms

"15 packmates?" I croaked.

He nodded numbly.

is in critical condition, but they think he'll be okay. The entire

couch. My heart shattered at the sight of her; she had blood staining her skin, and her gorgeous dress was ripped nearly off her body. Her hair was a mess, and her face was drained of all color. It was rare that I saw her without makeup, but most

as

she saw me, she let

be strong, but in this case, I wasn't. I was betrayed by someone I thought was my

arrived, and now suddenly most of

tighter. Her body was trembling, and I knew she needed the embrace

I whispered

up from behind me. "The planes should be arriving

from Lucy to stare up at Gavin, disbelief marring my features. "You're seriously still making me go home after everything? You want me to abandon this pack after they faced something traumatic and

to figure out what to tell me and what to keep to himself. "I fill you in once we are heading home. But for right now, need you to trust me. We have to get out

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255