Kayde ran through the forest carrying Miles and Melanie on his back, Miles turned to look behind him seeing vampires following them. "We're being followed!"

Melanie held onto Miles tightly. "They're catching up. Zayde, there's a house not far from here. Run there. "

The giant wolf nodded and sprinted there quickly, Melanie closed her eyes and mink linked with an old friend of hers.

A cottage was seen other a small clearing, the wolf continued to run with the vampires chasing them.

A male stepped out of the cottage holding a crossbow, he aimed it to behind Kayde and fired at the two vampires. Easily killing them with two shots.

Kayde slowed down close by the male, Melanie climbed off and hugged the male.

"It's nice to see you again Mel. "The mysterious male mumbled as he hugged Mel.

Kayde helped Miles off and shifted to Zander.

"Maverick this is Zander, my boyfriend's brother and this is Miles. "Melanie introduced them, Zander greeted Maverick.

Maverick handed the werewolf some clothes.

His silver short hair shone in the light, tan skin and round glasses, dark blue eyes, and piercings all over. "Melanie informed me about everything, you three can stay here meanwhile until things die down. "

Zander nodded. "Thanks for having us on such short notice. "

Miles hid behind Zander.

"It's no problem. You settle in, I'll go check the border. "Maverick pushed his glasses up and walked into the clearing.

"Is he a werewolf too?" Miles asked lowly, Melanie shook her head.

"He's a hybrid. "She explained. "His mother was a fox shifter and his father was a werewolf. "

"Fox shifter?" Miles asked.

"They still exist?" Zander asked, his brows furrowed as he pulled the shirt on.

"Yes, you see Miles, we are wolf shifters, Maverick is a fox part wolf shifter. "Melanie walked into the cottage and sat down on the couch.

"That's so cool. "Miles sat down next to Mel and looked at Zander. "I wonder how Luka is doing. "

"I'm sure he's okay. The pack doctors have everything under control. "Zander mumbled and sat on a single couch. "Melanie, when were you going to tell me that you're pregnant?"

She looked at Zander shocked. "How did you know?"

"You're having a baby?" Miles looked at her stomach, seeing a small baby bump.

"I noticed. Does Azure know?" Zander crossed his arms.

"Yes Miles and no, I haven't told him yet. I was waiting for the right moment. "Melanie rubbed her stomach.

"How long have you known Maverick?" Zander asked.

"He's actual family. My adopted cousin. " Melanie got up from the couch and picked up a picture frame, showing it to Zander.

A younger version of Melanie, Luna, Azure, and Maverick stood together hugging each other.

Zander smiled slightly seeing his older brother having fun.

"Azure looks so happy. "Miles said as he looked at the photo.

Maverick placed a plate down on the dining table, he glanced at the time, seeing it was just late evening.

"Melanie, you'll take my room. Zander and Miles, you two can take the guest room. "

"What about you Mav?" Melanie asked, sitting down in a seat.

"I'm going out on patrol. I'll go check how everything is going back at Azure's packhouse. "Maverick brushed his hair back.

"What if they catch you?" Miles asked, sitting next to Melanie.

"I'll travel in my fox form, swift and cunning. Don't worry about it, Miles. "Maverick pet the young boy's head and glanced at Zander. "If there are any noises you hear, there's a gun behind the front door. Ammo in the cabinet. "

Zander looked at Maverick in shock at first before nodding.

"Any vampires there is a crossbow next go the gun. I'll be back later. "Maverick explained before leaving, Zander turned towards Melanie.

"Very serious guy. Probably worse than Azure. "Zander mumbled lowly.

"He is. They haven't seen each other for years although they live close to one another. "Melanie began to eat her food.

"Does he have a mate?" Miles asked, eating his food quietly.

"I don't know about that Miles. "She furrowed her brows in thought.

"He's protective over you. "Miles mumbled.

"He is. "Melanie agreed and drank her water.

Maverick shifted to his fox form, quickly trotting through the forest, spotting dead bodies all over of vampires and a few werewolves.

Slipping past a few houses and entered the hospital, a scent surrounded him. He followed it spotting Azure pacing up and down.

Maverick shifted and looked at Azure.

"Hey Blue. "Maverick looked at Azure.

The Alpha immediately looked at Maverick.

"Maverick. "He mumbled lowly in disbelief, Azure caught a scent on him. "Where's Melanie?"

"She's safe back at my cottage." Maverick pushed his glasses up and glanced around.

"Are all the vampires killed?"

"The leader got away but I'll find them soon, I just need time to heal up. "Azure rubbed his temples.

"You? Highly doubt that shit Blue. You're heavily injured, you can't fight. "Maverick rolled his eyes and smelt the air.

"I'm the Alpha and I need to help my pack."

Azure huffed.

"And I'm coming with you Blue.

"Maverick mumbled. "And I'm not taking 'no' as an answer. "

"Fine. We leave tomorrow. "Azure sighed softly.

"Azure. Oh sorry. "Cameron called out for him and shyly looked away.

"No, it's alright Cameron. This is Maverick, Melanie's adopted cousin. "Azure introduced. "And Maverick, this is Cameron. One of the head doctors here and my Beta's mate. "

"Nice to meet you. "Maverick smiled slightly and shook hands with him.

"How is Noah doing?" Azure asked.

"They won't let me see him. "Cameron mumbled.

"I'm sure he's doing well. "The Alpha sighed softly. "He's strong Cameron. He won't leave you. "

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