The rogue Alpha pack emerged out of the woods. There was fear in his eyes when he saw the numbers. He dove right into the lake and swam. Xander just stood there and watched him vanish into the foggy mist of the lake.
Eric stood in the middle of the bank. Manny and Joni set the wooden stock next to him. Manny looked around for Xander and left Joni's side to find him standing alone on the far end of the bank. Joni and a few younger betas gathered stobs for a bonfire.
Faye came up to Xander with the lighted torch in her hand. The fire flickered and revealed her blazing red eye color. She turned Xander to face her and glared into his sober eyes. He stepped back slowly and waved at Manny to run to him.
"You have been distant lately," Faye said walking up close to him.
"I bet you had fun while I was away," Xander said
"The pack had me to lead," she said sternly. "And you were away just doing whatever you wanted."
