"Is this everyone?" I asked him. My voice cracked a bit.
"Yes. I made sure."
"How many altogether?"
"Forty two." He half turned. "Sixteen children, thirteen women and thirteen men."
"Mates?"
He nodded. My stomach dropped into my shoes.
"Bring them to the Hall. We're meeting King there. They need to be there too."
"On it."
The chest in my mind rattled again; I was admittedly overwhelmed with emotions. I wasn't sure if my hormones were playing into it or not, or if I was simply just appalled at the situation here. Both, more than likely. Ashwell gave the orders, and everyone started dragging their feet in the other direction. Jasper and I followed silently, sharing a look.
Part of me wondered why there were so many families, and Marian was the odd one out. Did she have a mate, somew
