Tyler stood facing off with Drake at the entrance to the village. Cedric and Kade stood at his flank as Tyler growled again to Drake. “You have my mate here. If you won’t let me pass, then bring her to me.” His eyes flickered wildly as he stared the centaur down. Somewhere in this encampment was Lilly. It had taken them days to track her down. The trail was well disguised and there was no trace of her scent. If it wasn’t for the guardian’s network of information, he may not have been able to find her. Tyler scowled, the damn guardian was supposed to meet them at the entrance, but Tyler could not wait any longer for him. Not when he knew that Lilly was there. It had been too long since he last saw her , since he last held her, since he last heard her voice. She was here and he needed to