‘Why did you shift when I said my name?’ I ask Alpha Max. He raises a brow and looks at Nathan briefly.

  ‘I don’t know,’ he says. ‘I love your name… Hope… I know we could all use some in this world and you have brought hope to my life, now that I’ve found you,’ he says.

  Alpha Max, shocked that I’ve wrapped my arms around him, puts his arms around me, and hugs me.

  ‘It's going to take a few weeks to arrive at Blood Moon pack. I'll contact the packs along the way to have a room ready for overnight stays.’

  We arrive at Silent Howl pack, where...