Chapter 49

They kept running through the bush until they met one of the guards who had left the house earlier. He got an excuse from the head guard to go home and take care of something only he knew about. They were all terrified when they saw him.

Aina came close to Diana and hid at her back while Diana dragged Elina's cloth so tight. Elina held her baby more tightly to her chest, and she pushed her voice through their minds:

"No one should allow him to touch her; let's be calm; he is alone so we can fight him. Remember, no shifting because of my baby. Please let us all try to control our rage."

"Where are you people running to? Is Alpha Leo aware of this?" he asked them and pulled out his dagger.

"Remember, I am your alpha's guest, and I have the baby he has been protecting. If you hurt this baby, he will chop your head off," Elina said to him in the hope her words could deter him.

"You guys are not leaving my sight alive. Diana, you too are leaving the pack hou