Chapter 40 - Frozen

Jessi ran full force toward Cressida. Ryder and Zoe leaped in the air and landed between the pup and the witch. Ryder grabbed Jessi and held her as they felt Cressida's spell hit them. With Ryder able to deflect spells, it didn't affect them, but he could feel a slight burning sensation.

"Why did you do that, alpha? I was going to kill that ugly witch." Jessi said, glaring at Cressida.

"How did you get out of the basement?" Zoe asked, trying to get her heart rate back to normal. She had been terrified Cressida's spell would get to Jessi before they could.

"I snuck out when some other pups came in. I'm your guard. How can I keep you safe if I'm in the basement?" Jessi asked, looking between Ryder and Zoe with big, innocent eyes.

"Sweetheart, we need to keep you safe. That witch is powerful, and only Ryder and I can stop her. We need to get you back to the pack house." Zoe replied, kissing Jessi's forehead. The pup looked down at the ground with tears welling in he