Nineteen years ago
"Let's get going," Alpha Axel said when he reached the six warriors he'd brought with him. He would have come to Howling Rivers alone, but Carlotta, annoying chosen mate and Luna that she was, had forced him to take them with him. For protection, of all things. But they were also friends of his, and it did make the trip less lonely. Still, he didn't like taking any protection away from his pack if he could help it, especially if it was only for himself.
"Yes, Alpha!" all the warriors replied. They walked respectfully to the Howling Rivers border and took their leave of their escorts there, only shifting when they were in neutral territory.
How did it go? Jamison, one of Axel's delta warriors and also his closest friend, linked with him as they ran. He was actually th
