Peter The trees around me are a green and brown blur as I run. Time slows down as my heart pounds loudly in my ears. Never before have I felt so much anxiety and fear in my life. He could be in danger... he and our little girl could be so afraid and I'm not there to protect them! 'We're under attack! They're going after the children, come quick! We need backup!' Those words echo loudly in my ears. Nothing else matters to me right now. If the Luna Queen wasn't also in danger, I would be the first to arrive. I'd be ahead of everyone with the desire to protect my mate. Instead, Alaric is the one leading the charge desperate to protect his mate and pups with everything he's got. He gets the same fears and desires but can execute them better than me. I shake my head and continue to run. A

