We creep down the stairs. There are still some wolves awake, I can hear them pace around though I have no idea where. I try my hardest to not make a sound, but I'm having a hard time. Belle seems to be accustomed to this. She walks on her toes to minimize the sound. I expect us to head through the kitchen, but we're going out the front door. I don't question her, she knows what she's doing so I'll trust her. If Kilian trusts her, that's more than enough for me. Thankfully, that area is vacant. The dining room, the little sitting room, are devoid of people. The front door, as usual, is wide open. We get through it successfully. Outside, however, is a completely different story. This is the noise I heard when I first descended the staircase. There are pack mates outside, in wolf form, j

