"What is going on?" I cut in before I could stop myself, horrified at the thought that he would Command my family or Alpha like that. Gabriel spun around in an instant and all eyes focused on me. I blushed, not liking the sudden attention. Gabriel's dark eyes became unfathomable before slowly roving up and down my exposed legs. My blush deepened and I felt my heart rate skyrocket because of his close scrutiny. "You're awake!" My mother's voice broke the tension and she bounded over to me before pulling me into a tender hug, minding my injuries. Still feeling embarrassed I tried to smile at her as she pulled back, blue eyes meeting mine. "Oh Skylar I was so worried....we never should have let you go..." She began, features contorting with sadness. "Rene, we have more important things to

