Opening the car door, I help Hope in, sit next to her, and hold her hand, Nathan drives.

  ‘Just don't swerve like you did the other time,’ I warn.

  ‘Yes, Alpha,’ Nathan salutes.

  ‘Alpha Cal knows we’ll be arriving sometime tonight. He said he won’t be signing a peace treaty, no matter what I say to him. I told him I’d at least like to speak with his son, Levi, briefly. At first, he said no. I told him I have a big surprise for them, that will change their lives forever. Curiosity got the better of him and he is allowing us passage into his territory. The look on...