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with Regine about her sister, Naya. “I will discuss this with Regine. If any of you find this woman, invite her into the compound. We have to let this shifter know she’s welcome here. That aside, watch each other’s backs because more humans will return.” Nathan gave specific orders to everyone before ending the meeting. Whoever this woman was, she wanted something. Otherwise it would be a waste of time to stick around.
    Nathan stood up and looked out the window to see Regine roaming the garden holding Anik’s daughter, Zasha. Some of the other pups crowded around her to take a look at the youngest pack member. Regine smiled and kneeled down as all the cubs giggled in excitement. Nathan smiled warmly before making his way outside.

    “Kids, look,” Regine said, pointing toward Bryce and Xack in wolf form approach.
    “Ssshhh, the baby’s sleeping,” they all whispered. More pack members walked by and the pups told them to be quiet. Once Nathan and Dagger appeared the kids ran up to them.
    “Uncle Nathan! Uncle Dagger!” one of the cubs screamed and ran up to them.
    Nathan kept his stance rigid but the pups just hugged him even tighter. Dagger, however, embraced each one. Leaning down, he made them huddle closer.
    “How about we go inside and get some popsicles?” The stampede that followed his question had both Regine and Nathan laughing…and moving aside. Nathan may not have known much about pups but he knew not to stand between a pup and sweets. As if a bunch of pups wasn’t enough, Dagger held his arms out for Zasha.
    It was just the two of them in the garden now. Nathan’s intense stare made her body shake. He walked closer and held out his hand.
    “Is everything all right?” Regine asked as she took it. It was hard to miss the seriousness in his eyes.
    “We need to talk about your sister.”
    “Naya? What about her?”
    “It’s time she joins the pack,” Nathan said.
    Regine knew Nathan probably expected an argument but she wasn’t giving him one. Nathan was still a no-nonsense Alpha, but in the privacy of their bedroom, he was gentle, talkative and happy. He was also fair. If he thought Naya needed to be here, there was a good reason for it.
    “I couldn’t agree more. Fair warning: she hasn’t shifted since our mother died. I tried everything to convince her to start but nothing’s worked.”
     “I wouldn’t worry about that. Dagger is a very good instructor. Naya will do well among the shifters.”
    “Was there something else?” Regine asked before plastering a smirk on her face.
    “I have a challenge for you.”
    “About time. What is it?”
    “Simple. You have to run with me. But this time we go a little farther out. All you have to do is keep up.”
    “Okay, you’re on. What should I shift into?” Regine asked already feeling victory spread through her veins.
    “Timber wolf. We leave now.” Nathan said walking down the path that led to the woods.
    They quickly undressed but Regine paused to take in his wolf form. The average size of a wolf ranged from four and a half to six and a half feet from muzzle to tip of tail. Since Nathan was already six foot five and built like a football player his wolf form contradicted that average. From muzzle to the tip of his tail, Nathan was at least seven feet and stood at a height of four feet. His fur was a beautiful mixture of brown, black, and white made her heart melt. Regine slid her hand through the thick layers feeling his body adjust to the summer heat.
    A soft groan left his throat as both of her hands worked their magic. Regine scratched behind the one ear she could reach before shifting into an identical version of Nathan. They started out with a simple walk through the woods. He picked up his pace and Regine followed.

Chapter Seven
    Nathan waited by the door to his cabin and watched Regine walk in on shaky legs. He’d sprinted the last mile knowing she’d lose him. Nathan felt the shift in weather and picked up his pace but