Ava and William crouched just inside the edge of the woods. There were pack members and councilmen on the way. The site where Clayton had set up camp blended in to the woods across the clearing from them. They could see many wolves and hybrids working together preparing for conflict.
I want you to go back to the pack house. Hello protect the women and children. William was looking at Ava with apprehension.
Oh no you don't. I'm staying right here. Ren has the children and women safely locked in the children's room. She put new things in place for just this reason. She has that covered. I stay and fight. It's what I do.
Not this time Ava. I need you to stay alive. I wouldn't be able to survive knowing I let you die here.
Who says I will. Besides I feel the same way about you. I cannot an
