They ran, Serena at the helm clutching to Xavier's wolf form with a firm grip as they made their way to what had once been her home. She halted them a distance away and climbed down with a bit of difficulty due to the largeness of Xavier's wolf. "All of you need to split up now" she whispered knowing that they would still hear her with their sensitive hearing "do not attack until I give the word. Is that clear. Xavier come with me but stay out of sight" she demanded as he gave an unhappy whine but nodded his head in acquiesce. The wolves began to disperse in their groups, heading around to their locations as Serena drew in a deep breath and began to walk forward, steady even as her heart thumped wildly in her chest. She could smell Stella from here and she scrunched up her nose at the

