Chapter 9: Emlyn

When I walk back into the packhouse, Leana and Lily rush to me.

“Are you okay Emlyn. I’m so sorry. You know how our brothers are.” Leana says, pulling me into a hug.

“I do. And you’d think that they would also know how we are by now.”

“What did he say?” Lily asks, pulling us into a private room.

I know they are just concerned about me. They are as much my sisters as Riley is. “Exactly what you’d expect. ‘I’m an Alpha. I don’t need you jumping in front of danger for me.’” I make my voice as deep as I can, mimicking Richie’s.

Both Lily and Leana roll their eyes at that. “So, how did he leave it?”

I just found a perfect reason to be in Richie’s room, waiting for him. “Well, he needed to go interview the rogues they captured, but he wants me to meet him in his room afterward.”

“Ugh! Don’t give in to him Emlyn. Richie needs to understand that even though he’s now Alpha, we’re still Guardians. It’s our job as much as it’s his job to run this pack.” Leana says.

“Don’t worry. I have no intent