Ellen, her brothers, and Carl sat down at the kitchen table later that afternoon to attempt to collect their thoughts. For being treated like a kid and not the Carl, Ellen sat across from her brothers as they informed Carl what had transpired.

Carl had been able to keep his cool while they told him what had happened, but by the time they were done, he was so worked up that he could hardly speak. His wolf growled and bared its fangs in rage. It craved human blood and planned to slit the necks of any Lycans who dared to attempt to murder Ellen.

When he had regained his composure,...