CEDAR “Did you hear that?” My mate’s enthusiastic voice echoed in my mind shortly after my sister’s message ended. The hope in Topaz’s blue eyes was contagious, making my heart swell. Tor lifted his head as a new sense of strength burned in our veins. “Yeah, I did. I can’t even begin to understand what Kira is doing here, or who she’s brought with her, but it seems we’ll be okay,” I acknowledged gratefully. “We need to prepare,” Sasha observed as the black she-wolf stood up straighter. It was as if her pain had been numbed by the glee brought by the good news. Her ears swiveled attentively as her eyes scanned her surroundings. “If Misty Hollows finds us before our friends do, we need to be ready.” “Let them come.” A brave growl reverberated in my beast’s chest, stealing our mate’s atte