Chapter 7

Within the room, Silverbane and his fighters had cornered half a dozen rogues: two females and four males grouped defensively with the furthest wall at their backs. They all looked wild-eyed and ready to fight to the death.

“This is our territory now.” One of the larger males with shaggy brown hair took an offensive position in front of the two females. “Leave, or you will die.”

Silverbane transformed back into his human form, no less formidable when naked and without his wolf defenses. Elaine shoved Josh forward beyond the defensive arc that the other fighters had formed around Silverbane.

“Wolf Creek has always been Silverbane territory since it was settled in 1824.” Silverbane’s voice was a low growl; a warning, but a gentle one. “You are trespassing on our territory. You are killing in violation of our treaty with the Amazons, and you have put us all in danger of being discovered by the humans.”