Derrick stared at me in utter bewilderment, the moment he saw me.
"Is that really you? Where have you been? We thought something must've happened to you."
"It's good to see you too, Derrick."
Hearing my voice, Derrick smiled and rushed toward me.
"Dammit, man, you've got us worried sick," he said as he pulled me in for a hug. "I knew you were alive. You're a tough bastard to kill. Where have you been?"
"It's best we talk with everyone else present," I said.
"Who is she?" Kaelen asked as he glared intensely at Selthia. The other werewolves surrounding us looked as if they could attack at any time.
"She is my companion. She isn't any threat to our pack."
"I won't take that chance. I won't let an outsider into our home just because you were the one to bring her here. If you can't leave her behind, then I suggest both of you should leave."
