Sometime later…               The August heat was baring down on the training field. Freya circled her opponent dodging an attack. Her hair in 2 short tight braids. After Kilian’s death, she had a breakdown taking scissors to her hair.               I was standing beside Sylvi as Mason played on the ground. He was such a big 18-month-old baby. His hair was starting to get darker; I loved the color and length. I threatened Sylvi daily not to cut it.                “He is seriously to precious.” I said to her gawking.               “I am beyond lucky to have him.” She admired.&nb

On our way inside, Randolph linked Bjorn and had him come for a meeting. Chase was at his side and we decided that it was something he should be a part of as well. Chase’s face lit up as soon as Randolph stated his sentence, he was proud of his mate. I watched Bjorn carefully, he was confused at first not realizing what was happening. “I will not let you down Alphas.” Bjorn said with a determined look.                Once the warriors left the room, we did a run down of all the plans being put in motion. I decided to send out a few of the lone wolves that were bounty hunters into the nearby areas to sweep for clues. Something in my intuition was telling me that they were closer than I knew, if we could find them, we could attack first.                Bjorn and Chase

We drove for 30 minutes before reaching our parking area. We wanted to stay a good distance away to keep the element of surprise on our side. I had sent half the team to the other side of the woods parking behind the camp.As we approached the camp, it was nearly deserted. You could see the matted grass where many vehicles park. I attempted to link Lex and I could feel him blocking me. I pushed harder before he opened his end.  This better be good. He greeted me. There aren’t enough people here. Be ready for an attack. I replied before blocking him out.“I think you should go back to the vehicles my queen.” Randolph said next to me. “I am staying. I am going to head up that tree there, wait for my signal before you attack.” I said to him before sneaking over to the tree.I was a skilled climber. I had taken time to train in various terrain and s

I paced around our bedroom that now had 2 cots placed in different corners, the couch made into a bed. We were accommodating everyone left into the one house that was severely damaged. Only 2 fae families survived other than Renard, Mary, and Edyth. Freya managed to save 10 children from 6-16 years old, 4 adult wolves, and Edyth in the building.               Leo was amongst the deceased. Only 2 lone wolves survived. There were another 4 warriors that survived the fighting at the house. Our numbers had dropped below 50 with no response when trying to check in with anyone who was still on the road. We set up a schedule so everyone could rest. I was waiting for Randolph and Lex to return.               “Mama.” Freya said opening the door. I nodded for her to enter. “There was a lot of death today.” She said

The last week went by in the blink of an eye. The repairs were mostly completed around the packhouse We listed the farm for sale, the clearing team was almost finished. An offer came in 2 days after listing, we accepted glad to be rid of the horrific scene.               I stood on the back porch with my coffee watching the teenagers training. There were 2 children, 11 and 10 years old, trying to mimic the advanced moves. I took a breath of fresh air, the breeze was cool but it was warmer than average. I heard footsteps approach and felt Sylvi’s presence before she spoke.               “You seem to be in a good mood today.” She said holding her cup over the railing.               “A week with no future attacks will do that.&rdquo