"No phone calls," I said. "In fact, Craig, send out an Alpha command. No one outside these two packs is to know I have returned, and no use of phones or electronics with my name. The danger isn't over for me." He nodded and I looked at Alpha Stormwater. "Rose, could you do the same for your pack? I'll explain more later."

They did, and the reception line continued. Marge and Mabel each hugged me, they had been crying since they saw me and they were so happy right now. Jacob and Melanie were next, they were holding a baby that looked to be about a year old, a little...