breath steaming in the crisp air. All eye

is vengeance is sated," Gabri

chniques. "Fight as one creature, each anticipating the

he wolves sparred. Gabriel watched approvingly a

Take rest, and reflect on what

lia lingered at the edge of the glade, her ears pricked

Before Gabriel could react, Amelia shifted to her hu

d, stalking over. "What

ntly. "This is my friend Dav

underous glare. "Uh, pleased to meet

ling boy. "A human stumbles upon ou

ed her voice to a whisper. "He doesn't even

ess would be the end of him. Still, allowing a human to remain

ped over. "Escort this boy to the eastern caves

d in alarm. "You'r

ignoring his protests. Gabriel watche

e cried. Before Gabriel could reply, she shif

le was brewing within his own pack, even as Luciu

he campfire's dying embers. His keen ears caught sof

ispered, "David meant no harm. Please...

"You ask much, child. To ignore

. "But the heart often sees truer than traditions. W

yes. "Thank you, father!"

darkness lurking in both worlds. But his daughter was nearly grown,

her captive friend. Gabriel only prayed his show of trust would not invite greater peril to his pack