James and I left the dining room and returned to where Alice and the pups were. As we walked in, I saw Darren arranging the pups around her and I said, "Is everything okay?" He looked up at us and said, "I was just moving them to a safe position in case she moves." I nodded then James said, "We have to speak to the men now." I let out a sigh then said, "Fine, but with them, I'm going to be intimidating. " He chuckled and then said, "You be as intimidating as you want." I smiled as we walked outside.
We walked to a house that was nearby and he said, "All men and children 10 years and older are here." I nodded as my face turned stoic. He said as we approached the door, "Try to control your temper." I gave him a glare as I said, "I can't make any promises." He sighed and opened the door, the
