Chapter 35

The next day, at the crack of dawn, Nadine and Nick were already before Katya.

“Yesterday, I told my subjects about the threat you mentioned, and eleven of them volunteered to help.” Katya beamed, “I would have come with you, but I need to stay here, to protect my people.” She said.

Nick patted her on her shoulder, “You've already done more than enough.” He said.

“Thank you, Katya.” Nadine said, sublimely happy that she hadn't rebuffed them.

“Anytime. When you're through handling them, if you two want a pack, you're always welcome here.” Katya said.

“That's very magnanimous of you. Thank you.” Nadine said, smiling.

“Yes. We might take you up on your offer.” Nick said to Katya, while staring at Nadine. Maybe, he wasn't cut out for this Alpha business, he thought. Look at how his pack had ended up. Nick decided that when he was finished with the Lycan Annihilat