Alvira’s P.O.V.
By the time the lot of us made it back to the trailhead that Nikolai and the others came in at, there were other pack cars already lined up and waiting with blankets, clothes, and water for our return trip. Hands came for me in a frenzy as I shifted back to my human form, instantly wrapping me in a soft woolen blanket and ushering me into the back of the large black SUV. “No, I have to help him. Stop,” I kept muttering, trying to push away from them. I didn’t want to leave Nikolai’s side again.
I felt Alban’s strong arms on my shoulders, squeezing tight and leading me into the car. “It’s okay, Vi,” he said low. “We have you now.” My brother climbed into the car beside me and slipped his arm around me before pointing back at the other vehicle. "And he’s right there. But w
