"It would be an honour," he replied, gesturing toward the door with a graceful sweep.
The moment the elders left, he called out into the house. "Willie!"
Soon, Willie emerged from his room. "Dad? Everything okay?" he asked, concern furrowing his brow.
"Get dressed. We are going to the Blackwoods," John said, leaving no room for questions.
"Yes sir!" Willie replied.
John picked up his phone and began dialing. If the elders thought he was the only one ensuring the Alpha's safety, they were gravely mistaken.
*****
Eric lay in the basement. Though he could not see the moon rising above the estate, he could feel its pull. He drew a deep breath as he steeled himself against the onslaught of the wolf within. Ravok stirred beneath the surface, eager, restless, its hunger coiling around Eric's thoughts.
