LAZAR The second my guards told me my mate had left the Pack House, I felt a pit in my stomach. My mate is kind…too kind. She thinks if she shows the Pack love, they will love her back. But I know my people. They are stubborn, and they fear what they don't understand. Even though she'd promised to take care of herself, I knew they'd hurt her. They'll definitely see her as a plague and try to maim her. "Follow her now." I ordered my guards. “Keep your distance so she doesn't feel crowded, but do not let her out of your sight.” I tried to get back to work, but I couldn't sit still. I shouldn't have given in to her request of going for a stroll alone, especially as she is human. “I'm sure she'll be fine, Lazar. Don't think too much about it. Since you've sent the guards after her, the

