I tried to steady my heartbeat because I knew everyone around me could hear it. It was hard to put on my usual brave front around werewolves who could hear and smell fear.
“Sydney, you don’t have to do this,” Cole said.
I surveyed the surroundings where we stood outside the Moon Guardian pack’s compound. Cole, Damian, Alex, and I had arrived not too long ago. Stephan and Dominic were already inside.
“I have to do this,” I replied, holding Cole’s gaze. “I refuse to sit at home while you face an entire pack.”
“I don’t want you to do this,” he sighed. “You should be far away from here. I should have Damian take you home—”
“There’s no way I’m leaving your side,” Damian interrupted. He wore an impassive expression, but there was a hard edge to his tone.
“It’s just a meeting with the elders,” Cole said.
Damian snorted. “Yeah, the same elders who sent men to spy on us and then to kill you and your mate.”