He was shaking, he was so nervous. "Yes Alpha." He was linking, then he nervously approached. "The Alpha will be here shortly."

"Fine, we'll get out and stretch after the long drive," I said. The guard retreated back to his side of the gate blocking the road, while we all got out to wait. I did some stretching and warm ups, not knowing how stupid this Alpha was going to be. "Any bets?"

"It will take more time because he's going to gather every warrior he can find before he comes," Randall said. "And the Councilman will be hiding with the women and children in the safe room."

"I think...