Zack and Freya trudged quickly down the path with the pack members following them as if expecting some sort of fight. She'd no idea what was going on near the border, but apparently it was serious enough that everyone joined in.
Zack had a grim look on his face, like a true alpha. She felt sorry for those who'd dared to cross the Wind Winder border, because as far as she could tell, they were toast.
Especially because they'd interrupted her moment.
After Zack withdrew, they walked out awkwardly because neither of them knew what to do or say. Now they were walking close to each other, but she sensed that Zack was doing so because he felt his 'protect-my-mate' instinct kicking in.
"I don't even see anyone," Zack muttered to himself, though she heard it. She followed his gaze in
