Ryder's POV
I do not know what is at the border. However, I have to take my family with me. I know Clara is much stronger than I think. I love it with all my heart. And I know I am putting her and her children in danger, but I will be there to protect them. I also know that we must test her strength because if she is not strong enough to face our enemies, I will not allow her to face Vlad. Vlad is not somebody that you play with. Everybody knows how strong he is, and everybody knows he wants my mate to die. I do not believe he is against hybrids or tribrids as much as he fears us. However, I do not want to take any chances about what he will do. Vlad may fear us, but I do not believe he will back down. If you have the opportunity, you will kill us. He will stop at nothing to do it. I'm no
