g the crowds to find our father or at le

rget, and we followed closely behind him. As we came to a stop, I realized who it was that he recognized, i

n closed the distance between us and wrapped me in that big teddy bear dad hug and kisse

nnar. "The rogues have treated, any ideas as to why?" He asked my

I heard the howl break through the forest, the r

. "Who was it that had ho

ened expression was clearly visible on his

en. Mikael was my father's Beta and his best friend. They were always there for eac

ather. He was slow to respond

so sorry, dad." He didn't respond

tead, he looked at my brother again. "We need to return home, and w

began to saunter off to inf

"Get her home Erik, immed

He took my hand and then

l Erik about my encounter with Alpha Cain, but at the same time, I didn't. I wasn't sure why I didn't w

a quick, half-assed smile. I then began to turn to head towards

mpathy. He slowly pulled me into a hug; I closed my eyes and basked in his touch. He

d he is my best friend. Erik is an attractive man, 6'4, built, but not like the other males; he was

her, and a month ago, we decided to take our friendship to the n

e of and affected by the mate bond first. We females are gradually made awar

r to what has been described to us when i

other, and because neither of us had found our

wn, we both crave that mate bond, and our w

is hold. "Do you want me to c

er. Then I nodded my head slowly, kno

n the living room upon entering. They both jumped up and rushed

ee you both," My mother

ther? We heard an awful howl; what happened?" Mo

he rogues retreated; we aren't sure as to why and....." I closed my eyes, not wanting

d assisted me. "Mikael was killed during th