Richard walked through the front door of the pack house with Gizelle still in his arms. “I-I think I can walk on my own from here Lycan,” she said weakly. “No need,” he carried her to the Alpha’s office where Alex and his crew were waiting for them. They had shifted and run back as wolves, Richard had insisted on carrying Gizelle in human form. He would have been able to run with her slight form either on his back or in his arms, but he didn’t shift as he wasn’t sure that she would be strong enough to hold on to his back. He put her down gently onto the couch. “We’re here,” he announced unnecessarily to the group. “You can begin the meeting.” “I think, Richard, that we can wait until you’ve had time to dress,” Alex offered. Richard looked around the room in a huff. Gizelle averted her

