Night air was cold as Melody reclined in her carriage, looking forward to at last getting back to Madison Pack. The clatter of the wheels over the road echoed rhythmically, almost putting her into relaxation, until the voice of the coachman shattered the silence. "Miss… a carriage follows us." Melody's head jerked up. "What?" Her heart started racing in fear, but she made herself move fast. Closing her eyes, she reached out through the mind link. Fathe. Father, I've got someone on my tail. Her father, Alpha Andrew, responded almost immediately, his voice hard-edged with alarm. Just remain calm, Melody. I'm on my way. Not taking a moment to breathe, she reached out to Alpha Don. Don, I need you—please, you have to help me. "Hold on, I’ll be there," came Don’s deep, steady reply.But before help could arrive, the woods erupted with the pounding of paws. Shadows burst from the trees—wolves, snarling and wild, surrounding the carriage until the coachman was forced to pull the reins tight.
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