NATE I saw Gemma stand to her feet and signaled to her that I was fine. George stopped in his tracks when I shook my head at him as well. Although my body still ached from what I had been through, I couldn't afford to be weak. I was the Alpha King and there was a need to be strong. "Aedin won't stop. But, we have to be ready," I said. I caught Eliza’s gaze and gave her a brief nod of thanks. She gave me a two-finger salute in return. I smiled. "I appreciate your help in rescuing me. You will be rewarded. Unfortunately, this is not the end. The plans Aedin has for the supernatural world will affect each of us in one way or another. It is up to all of us to stop him," I said, looking at the faces of the men and women around me. They all nodded in agreement, The bounty hunters, George, a

