Without hesitation, pack members, some half naked, grab their shirts and many make their way to the packhouse, making sure they stay behind me, giving me space. They can sense my aggravation just as I can sense their declining faith in Jasper as my mate. I notice Alex jog up and walk beside me. “Nat…” he hesitantly says. I shake my head, “Not here. Not now.” I say curtly, trying very hard to keep myself together. “Got it.” We walk silently into the packhouse. A part of me just wants to go to my cabin to shower and change, but I’m here and besides, I want to check in and see how Marie is doing with Isaac. I start towards the stairs, but Alex stops me. “Where are you going?” I sense his worry and concern for me. “I need a shower and new clothes.” I say, looking at him from over my sho

