Derek POV
"What?" I ask as my blood runs cold. Monica looks up at me with fear in her eyes.
"I shifted, he saw Lexi."
"How," we're interrupted as one of the warriors that was with me walks over and offers Monica a blanket that was in the trunk of the car. "Thank you, you men head back, Monica and I will follow after she's had a moment to collect herself."
"Are you sure Alpha? What if more wolves come back?"
"I'm perfectly capable of protecting my mate, as is she, in case you haven't looked around," I snap at him.
"Derek, leave him alone. He's only trying to be helpful there's no need to be rude." She chastises me before looking up at the warrior. "Thank you for the blanket, and for your concern, we'll be right behind you though, and if anything happens Derek will link you."
"Thank y
