Nathaniel Kane took over without responding. He was clearly annoyed with me for some reason. He shifted as we leaped out of the tent, scaring Drakania. She calmed down and we knelt for her to climb on. I could hear Kane purring at her touch. He sprinted back to the pack. Father, I need to leave now. I am taking Gideon with me. I called him with my mind link as Kane led us to the path out of the village. Ok. Queen Serpenta called me to a meeting. I will see you when we get home. The pack will stay behind to make sure nothing goes wrong. That was all the information I needed. Kane sprinted as fast as he could back to our territory. We arrived just as the sun was setting. When our speed slowed close to the palace, I could feel Drakania’s weight as she struggled to stay awa

