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"Beth, baby, lether away from the enemy dead

One by one they were turned "You can stop now" She looked up to see Meryn standing next to Byron looking just as shaken as she felt Suddenly she wanted her own father very roup of warriors

"I recognized two more Can someone take pictures before the bodies are disposed of? I don’t trustunidentified"

"We’ll take care of that Coet the ladies inside," Sascha recommended

Gavriel tensed up beside her "He said I wouldn’t have a choice" He turned to her "They didn’t coht, they came after you" His words silenced the men

"This wasn’t a randorowled

"They also said they were co for my baby How did they know? We haven’t made an announcement" Meryn wiped her tears with her sleeve Aiden plucked her from his father’s arms and held her close

"How did you keep them out of the house?" Aiden asked

"Ryuu," both she and Meryn answered together

They all turned to see the squire sitting on the porch steps; he waved at theood squire you have there, little lady" Abraham complimented

"I know He’s the best!" Meryn preened

"They al to her mate

He shook his head "Even if the worst came to pass, I would follow you I would never let you face the unknown alone"

Beth watched as he, Aiden and the rest of the ed looks She kneords were left unspoken

After I slaughtered all those responsible for your death

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

"Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!" Adelaide said as they walked into the Shifter Council estate Everywhere Elizabeth looked the house was tastefully decorated for the holiday The s blissfully All of the Alpha Unit members was able to make it except for Colton and the trainees, they had returned to their respective ho with Byron Adelaide was fussing over Noah and Jaxon in ait up Darian and Keelan were checking out each covered dish excitedly and Aiden was trying to keep Meryn out of the food