[SAMANTHA’s Point of View]
After we left the castle, Killian, Dominic, the twins, and I watched it disappear from the thick forest of Black. The fog started to rise from the frozen river until we couldn’t see anything but the path back to Silver Crescent territory. I was terrified we would encounter wild beasts. The three of us were not in shape to fight anymore after what happened in the castle, but Dominic still managed to carry Killian on his shoulder as we headed home.
“ALPHA!” One of the Gamma Patrol men shouted to alert the others, and soon, as we approached the Gates, healers and soldiers swarmed us and took care of the kids, Dominic and Killian. One of the healers approached me, but I stopped her and smiled as I said politely, “I am okay. Please ensure you check the twins. And the Moonstone Alpha—he’s badly hurt. Please call Brianne and tell her that her Alpha will be in the infirmary.”