Four, he thinks, four men left, plus me. Against how many? Three? Four of his?Victor looks out from behind the tree to see his Betas locked into battle with Rafe’s troupes. Bullets fly through the air, knives flash. Victor raises his own rifle to his shoulder, stepping out into the open air, pressi
The helicopter arrives faster than Victor thought it could. Victor is grateful, frankly. He needs to get this confrontation over with, whatever it is, before he passes out from blood rushing to his head. He knows he’s at a disadvantage now, that Rafe holds all the cards. But he’s ready to face anyt
Rafe is close now, close enough for Victor to hear him as he whispers. “Face it, Victor. I’ve outsmarted you. Again. You might have the muscle, but I’m the cleverer son. The right choice to take this pack into the future.”With that, he slips a blade from the sheath at his hip. “I could kill you no
“God damnit, fucking Rafe,” Evelyn murmurs, shooting a dirty look at the man whimpering on the ground. She hurries to the tree from which Victor hangs, looking all around it for the base of the snare.As she looks, though, she considers the possibilities – even if she releases him, Victor is just go
Evelyn does the same, suddenly realizing how cold she is. She’s wearing a coat, of course, but she’s still kneeling in the snow next to Victor just in jeans and sneakers. She starts to shiver.Victor feels her start to shake and opens his eyes, looking at her with concern. “Come here,” he murmurs, m
When Victor and Evelyn walk back into the campsite, him still leaning heavily on her shoulder, their family is waiting for them.Ian and Alvin rush forward, throwing themselves into their parents’ arms.“We’re so glad you’re okay,” Alvin whispers, his voice excited but edged with sleepiness.“Did yo
Nodding his assent, Victor closes his eyes and leans his head back. Evelyn climbs into the bed as well, curling up next to him, her mostly-empty glass of wine still pressed into her hand. “Tomorrow,” Victor murmurs, dragging a frustrated hand down his face. “Is going to be a big day.”“Nothing we c
“Well well well,” Rafe says, his face twitching, as Victor and his family approach the fire pit, Victor limping slightly. “Look who finally showed up.” The rest of the family are already gathered. Bridgette sits in a camping chair next to Rafe, her hands folded anxiously in her lap. Even Henry has