I had heard the door of the community centre open, but thought nothing of it, assuming somebody had left. But as soon as Violet mindlinked me, the panic was there in the tone of her voice. Something seemed off. And I looked up to see him, the stranger standing watching my mate. And instantly, myself and my wolf were on edge. This did not look good. He was a threat, I was sure of it.

I made my way to her as quickly as I could. ‘Lach, we need to work out what is going on’ I link as I go. Before speaking.

“Can we help you?” I ask this...