Xandar noticed that they were garnering curious stares, and he caressed his mate’s shoulders in hopes of soothing her a little as he suggested in a gentle voice, “How about we discuss this at my place, Lucy? We’ll see the number of Lycan warriors we need.”

Lucianne nodded numbly, and started walking towards the door with Xandar leading the way. Christian and the alliance followed closely behind. They didn’t say a word to each other throughout the drive, not even when Xandar walked Lucianne into his home and then his office. She was worried, and understandably so. But she was also quiet because she was mentally strategizing their options to...