MADDOX'S P.O.V I rushed back to my office, grabbing my tranquilizer gun. As I pulled it off the rack a rough yet firm hand gripped my arm. I spun around to see my father's worried eyes looking back at me, begging me to not do what I was thinking about doing. "I have to, she is my mate," I said as my voice cracked. "Some things are better left alone, son." "She didn't want to go with him, I saw it in her eyes. She needs me." I said, trying to convince not only him but also myself. "She did it for the greater good, son. She made her choice to protect her pack. Now it's up to you to keep this pack protected. If you do what I think you're about to do, then you might as well kill us all now." I knew he was right. Malik's pack was stronger. He had more wolves. Wolves are very