Chapter 197

The smile I received definitely wasn't what I expected. "I admit your wallflower has a lot of bravery," he said to Adan, "unlike the rest of your pack. I respect that. It's a fine trait for a Luna to have and I would expect your pack to share my respect."  His words had no effect on me. I didn't want his respect.  "However, I came here for one thing and I will not leave without it. That gives you two options," he held up his forefinger, "one, you can hand the boy over and we will leave or two," he added his middle finger, "I will take the boy with force and you'd rather I didn't do that."  Feeling a hand on my shoulder and knowing it was Adan soothed me a little and my wolf appreciated the simple touch as well. Tightening his grip ever so slightly, he pulled me backwards. "You can have what you wish."  What!? My head snapped towards Adan just to catch Jude walking past us and towards the man. "No!" I screamed, thrashing my arms and tr