River POV
A meeting had been arranged for later today, my uncle would hear me out, I knew he would. I had Erin, although I knew well they had connections with the Lycans. I needed to tread very cearfully, for they may only want Erin.
As I thought about the meeting, the weight of responsibility settled heavily on my shoulders. The feeling of uncertainty gnawed at me, like a knot in my stomach. I knew that many wolves still followed the rules, and our relationship was forbidden. Erin's growing strength was undeniable, but mentally, she was not yet ready to face danger alone. The thought of leaving her in a safe location crossed my mind, but I quickly dismissed it. There was nowhere truly safe for her. I couldn't bear the thought of losing her when I was unable to protect her.
The meeting
