Gavan and I made a quick get-away from the cells before our mates could protest, though I could hear Chase calling for me as we left. We never told them our names either, not quick to trust.
As usual.
We sought out Mother, and found her building a hut outside with Hotah. They seemed to be having fun as they sharpened the edges and then bound them with simple grasses. When she saw us coming over she smiled and came our way.
"What did you get?" She asks.
"Candace tricked them into joining our pack."
"In order for my mate-"
"Chase."
"-to be my mate and not take me away."
"So she can continue her training."
"His mate will also be joining-"
"Alyssa."
"-because she wants to, but is much like you."
"You two give me whiplash sometimes. Okay, what about their plans?" Mother asks.
"They
