Wisdom looked around at the Radiant Guardian pack as they drove toward a brick mansion. Einer is in the front passenger seat; he turns to look at Wisdom. “Remember what I taught you and stay focused regardless of what she says.” “Okay,” she said, looking at the pack members lined up on both sides of the driveway. “I don’t want a war. But if it comes down to it, then a war it is.” Beauden pats her hand. “You got this. This is our Chickpea's birthright. She will have everything that's hers." Wisdom nods, “You’re damn right she will.” “That’s my Wissy; you deal with your aunt. Einer, Deshal and I will deal with anyone that interferes.” Beauden rubs her thigh. Wisdom looks at his hand but doesn’t say anything. Inside the house, Hestia is walking to the door when she hears, “So you're

