Chapter 11 Go home

"Uncle Garrett?"

Alpha Garrett—my mother's brother.

The leader of the Black River Pack. I hadn't seen him for years.

He walked up to my horse and helped me down.

Then he pulled me into a tight hug.

"Welcome home, my niece."

I almost collapsed with relief. "Thank you. Thank you for sending help."

"Helena's idea. She never believed Leighton's lies." He glanced at Erica. "Is this your daughter?"

"Yes, Erica."

"She looks like her grandmother." He smiled.

Leighton had reached the border.

He stood there in human form.

His warriors flanked him.

"Return my wife and daughter," Leighton demanded.

"They are mine."

"No," Garrett said simply.

"Sophia is Black River blood. She requested sanctuary. I've granted it."

"She's a criminal! A traitor!"

"She's my niece. And these are serious accusations. If you wish to pursue them, you can bring evidence to the Council of Alphas." Garrett's voice was hard.

"But you won't take her by force. Not without going through me."

Leighton's face twisted.

But even he