Chapter Seventy-Three

Mat let out a deafening roar and nearly broke loose from Arya and I. Thankfully I heard commotion coming from the other direction as a path was cleared for Killian and Morgan as they came running, Darius leading them to where we were. When they were close enough to see the situation I felt Killian's Alpha aura wash over the group, "Enough! Tell me what is going on here!"

I fought the aura, at least until I knew for sure that Mat was going to submit to it as well. Then we both hit our knees together, Arya as well. The rest of the wolves in the immediate vicinity submitted as well.

Killian pulled his aura back slowly, making sure Mat was in control again before pulling it back completely. Arya and the others all stood, I stayed where I was with Mat, keeping his focus on me for the moment.