Through the open gate I glimpsed her standing stiffly before a half-circle of armored guards. Her auburn hair was caught in a stray breeze, and even at a distance I knew the anxious tension in her stance. She was upset. Either over the pack's tension, or the fear from being surrounded by guards.
''What do you think she wants?'' Willow asked, as I continued walking over to her.
''Who knows.'' I shrugged as passed a few pack members, curiously looking over at Emily, probably wondering who she was.
''Emily!'' I called out, and the guards stiffened and bowed their heads, but Emily stepped forward, eyes wide.
''Jay!'' She breathed, voice trembling. ''You came. I didn't think you would. I've missed you so much.''
I closed the last yards between, ''What are you doing here, and what do you wa
