I nod and two wolves grab Thalion and drag him to the nearest SUV outside. Wes still hasn't returned and I think he'll be waiting for us when he gets to pack territory.

The way back is done in the greatest of silences and I don't let go of Thalion, which seems to delight him. And when we pull up to Thalion's, Wes is waiting for us on the porch with his arms crossed and his eyes furious.

Correction: Wes is waiting for me.

I jump out of the car once it has stopped and position myself facing the Beta. I don't want to be lectured at all for some...