"Athan came to take you back to the house because Rix needs you. He didn't ask for you... But he's done something." She hesitated, taking a deep breath. "He needs you now more than ever." She explained.
I sucked a breath in, "what's happened?" I wheezed.
She shook her head. "That's not important... We need to go at first light." She advised.
I nodded, glancing at my dad. "We'll leave at first light." He nodded in agreement. "Athan, you can stay in the room next to Celeste." He assured.
"Thank you so much, Alpha." He bowed his head slightly. I respected him at this moment. He wasn't in a pack... He wasn't even a werewolf, and he was showing my dad the respect another wolf would.
"I'll sort it with Alpha Mateo... Get some rest; you're all going to need it." My dad smiled.
"Um, Lila...
