Rhiannon turned on her side, sighing uncomfortably due to the light that kept her awake. She reached for Aidan's arm, who startled a little, and tugged him to lie down beside her.

“Are you still thinking about General Gallagher's letter?” she asked with her eyes closed, as his wolf put an arm beneath her head and hugged her.

“Yes, I got what he wanted to tell me. We managed to defeat the last packs...” The Alpha's breathing grew deeper. “But this was just a distraction, I'm sure. Nader used these people as bait, either to escape or to attack us.”

“But love... how could he? Without Alec and Adrien, who's left to back him up?”

“No one, and that's the problem, so this is probably the time he'll do something stupid,” Aidan said. “Don't underestimate him. Nader has a cold, calculated temper. He was banished by my father, and yet he came back to lead the Alphas.”

“Gallagher is better and he's after him. I know he's dangerous, but we can't stop moving for him.”

“I know. Are you excited about