NATALIE

“ Inform everyone. They are not allowed to roam around this part of the pack for tonight. ” Ryker commands Zio who has worry clouding his eyes.

“ Are you sure this is what we are going to do Alpha? ” Zio questions, not fond of our idea.

“ Do what I am saying. ” Ryker hisses, the cold anger radiating off him and darkening the whole living room.

Zio nods his head but doesn’t reply. Turning around, he marches out of Ryker’s house, telling Jake off. No one means—No one will be around tonight.

My eyes move towards Fredrick, who is lying unconscious on the couch. His wounds have healed. Only the dried up blood and torn clothes give away the truth.

I swallow the bile in my throat and face Ryker again.

“ I won’t be of any help when they arrive. ” I tell him, worried that Ryker and Zio alone are not enough to fight all the originals, if they choose to fight.

“ Make sure to take cover and protect our child. That will be all. Enough on your part. ” His tone is harsh but I know he doesn