Very Hot Springs

Vivi

I watched the three of them in awe as they discussed the upcoming battle at the dinner table, their faces grim but determined. I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread as the reality of what they were preparing for sank in. War. They were planning a war against these mysterious rogues, and the thought of my mates risking their lives terrified me.

"You three are the most skilled warriors in the entire pack," I blurted out, unable to keep the fear from my voice. "What if something happens to you? To any of you?"

Xander wrapped an arm around my shoulders, pulling me onto his lap. "We'll be fine, Vivi. We've fought much worse over the centuries. This is nothing compared to some of the battles we've faced."

I nodded, trying to swallow the lump in my throat. "I know you're the best. It's just... I can't stand the thought of anything happening to you."

"We'll be careful," Kane promised, kneeling beside my chair and pressing a kiss to my temple. "We have a good plan, and we won't let an