Fucking stubborn woman! Growling I watch as she howls inches away from the bastard who had tried to burn my home to the ground. My heart raced, my fists clenching. Every instinct in me screamed to go get her and drag her back to my side kicking and fucking screaming. But, the logical side of me knew she was right. I needed to get Sissy and Vi out of here before they were hurt.

As the group of ravenous wolves turned and headed in the direction of Star, I belted across the gap and around the corner to Sissy's trailer. My feet barely touching the ground as I ran full speed. Bursting through the door, I closed and locked it. Turning to see my sister and her daughter's concerned looks.

"Knox?" Sissy got up from her seat as I placed a finger to my lips. Nodding, she sniffed the air. Her eyes widening in realisation, then grabbing Violet's hand. Pulling her against her slim body. Violets eyes flicked from her mother to me and back, however she stayed silent. She must have smelt it too. The stench of the enemy wolf pack was everywhere. It was so thick you could cut it and spread it on toast.

Picking her daughter up in her arms, Sissy readied herself. Standing behind me as I slowly opened the door and stepped out. So far Star's plan had worked. Not a little fucker in sight.

Sissy, carrying Violet in her arms, rushed out and began tapping on the other trailer doors. Gathering the women and children as quietly as she could as I watched her back.

Kerrigan...I'd have his fucking skull crushed under my feet by tonight. The thought of the crack of it made me shudder in satisfaction. By tonight my family, my mate and home would be safe and there'd be a giant fucking whiskey with my name on it!

Or I'd be dead...still, there's whiskey right?

.................................

Sissy and the group of women and children gathered around me. Counting them, I made sure that everyone was present. Nodding, I look over my shoulder to see the rest of the males of my pack behind me waiting for orders. Turning back to Sissy I smile reassuringly. "Take them, go to the farmhouse and wait. Once it's over we will come get you..."

"But..." she started to protest.

"God damn it, woman! Just do as I ask. As your Alpha, do as you're told." I narrow my eyes at her. Hanging her head in submission she obeys. Leading the group away from their homes. Away from danger. Sighing, I run my hand over my face. Then turn back to the task at hand.

Then, I remember Star. "Ah, shit." How the fuck was she going to get out of this one without us having to save her arse?

"Knox, what's the plan..." Caleb, a youngling, came forward. He wore just his boxers. Poor guy must have had a bitch of a wake-up call. Placing a hand on his bare shoulder I grin, showing my canines as my eyes morph to crimson.

"Try not to die..."