Elaine POV “Elaine, stop!” Nik yelled and stepped in front of me, blocking my exit. I stomped my front paws on the ground. Shoot, I thought. “Elaine, you don’t have to run,” Blazer said from behind me. Why did they have to make things so difficult?! I expected the betas to swarm me but they were occupied outside with the commotion Azaire was making. My Father and Avena would be down at any moment. I took a step forward but Nik stood his ground. I bore my fangs, warning my brother. I didn’t want to hurt him. I knew I could even though Nik was a powerful Alpha wolf, I was an Alpha female I held just as much power. “What are you doing?” Nik demanded. “Don’t tell me, Blood Moon pack’s here for you?” It was hard to express myself when I was Dove. I rolled my eyes. Before my Father ap

