"Who were they?" I asked Daniel as I snuggled into his side. "The ones who shot at us, I mean."

He tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear, his fingers lightly brushing against my skin.

"They're rogues who have been targeting our pack. We're still not sure why." His eyebrows joined, forming slight wrinkles. His chest stiffened under my arm. He continued, "What I do know is that they were only after me. You shouldn't have gotten hurt."

"Calm down, there's nothing we can do about it now. Besides, I'm okay, aren't I?" I reassured him.

He sighed. "I guess you're right, but you shouldn't be so willing...