Avery’s POV
Gideon’s gaze was intense as he tugged me towards him.
The village alarm klaxons were ringing in the distance. It was unusual for rogues to attack so close to the village. They were growing bolder each month. Their increasing pressure made me feel as though the walls were closing in.
Gideon was still looking at me as he pulled me towards the door. This would be the first time he’d invited me to go along with him towards combat. Was it because my wolf was stronger? Or was it because he didn’t want me out of his sight?
Finally I nodded and we rushed towards the village. There was a pack of warriors gathered in the Main Street, while scouts and others rushed around the village perimeter.
“Report,” Gideon instructed his Beta.
”Rogues spotted in the tree lines, sir. We’re n
