Arrival

“Alpha, we need to move. The rogues are close.” I remind him, my eyes scanning the trees to put faces to the stench that grows stronger with every passing second. Artemis clears his throat behind me.

“Yes,” He says “We just need to make it to the border then we will be safe.”

“Until the ghost wolves find out we are there,” River reminds us.

“We will be fine.” I mutter, knowing exactly what is going through Artemis’ mind.

“How can you be so sure?” Clem asks and I glance at her. The poor woman is scared shitless, but I get the inkling the rogues aren’t her cause for concern.

“We have you,” I remind her, and she frowns. “If you are the Alpha’s mate, then you are more than enough to keep us safe. We have what he wants. Keep that in mind. Now, let’s move.”

I break into a run, the rest of the warriors surrounding us to keep our Alpha protected from the rogues as we all move in unison. Clem struggles, her injuries slowing her down as I reach out and grab her, tossing her onto my back. She