Chapter 108

Finn was counting her as his mate in that sentence and as one of the Lycans. It should have felt wrong, but somehow, it didn’t.

Timothy nodded. "As you see fit." "Finn and Almera, I’ll need all of you."

"Wait a minute. Why Almera?" Pearl stepped toward Timothy. "This sounds dangerous."

"It is dangerous," Almera answered, "But I’m a protector. My eyes, like those of a hawk, can see great distances. I’m a true helper and happy to do it. I told you, Almera, that the men protect their women here, but they don’t coddle them. They know we’re strong and capable, and they rely on us."

Okay, maybe, but she was still worried about her sister’s safety. "But... what about the shields? Almera told me there are sympathetic alchemists who keep shields up around lycan territory to hide it from the hunters. Why can’t you rely on those?"

"Those alchemists are taking great risks and can be found out at any time," Timothy answered. "We are grateful beyond words to them, but we ca