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word for it. Russ could smell the imbalance before his pack mate was brought down and Ryerson smelt the same to Russ. Unnatural.
    He was naked and helpless, but not for long. Russ howled at the moon. The back door crashed open and Greycen stumbled out with Peter, Max and David on his heels.
    “Bella told us to hurry. What the hell happened?” Greycen demanded. “Where is Vivian?”
    When this was over he owed Bella a big kiss. Thank goodness the Ancients had given her a vision.
    “Ryerson has her and he’s magic drugged. There is no telling what he’ll do.”
    “You need to shift a couple times so we can get looking. I’ll go get some bandages.” Peter rushed back to the house.
    “Get him clothes too,” Max called to Peter.
    “I need someone to start following her scent. Greycen? You’ve know her the longest. Go. Find her. Max, go with him. You have the magic in case you need to counter anything Ryerson throws out there. I’ll be close behind.” Russ would have justice in this.
    “I’ve never dealt with a magic drugged person. I have no experience and you know my power is still new to me. I could fuck up.”
    “I have faith in you, Max. You’re strong. Just focus on getting her back,” Russ encouraged.
    “I can go,” Peter broke in as he handed the clothes over to Russ along with the bandages.
    “What?” Greycen answered for him.
    “I know some about being drugged with magic. I can help.”
    Russ didn’t have time to question Peter on where he’d experienced the drug. There would be time for that later.
    “Then go. The three of you leave now. There is no telling what he’ll do in his rage and Vivian has to be scared. Hurry.”
    The three men turned and walked off into the night. Russ had never wanted to follow so badly in his life. Vivian, his life, was out there somewhere and he needed to get her back. Peter had dropped the bandages. Russ sopped up some of the blood and was about to reach in for the bullet when a pair of hands stopped him.
    “Let me help.” Valerie looked off to were Max disappeared.
    “He’ll be fine.” Russ assured her.
    “I know.” Valerie turned to his wound. “I’ll get the bullet out and you can shift. It should heal it up enough for you to function. I know you’re going to charge after them.” Valerie was efficient and Russ was ready to go in a matter of minutes.
    But he had to do something first. As much as he didn’t like Vivian’s old tribe, he needed to warn her parents on what might be coming their way. He wouldn’t give Ryerson what he wanted, no matter what. There would be no war between the foxes and wolves. Something would have to be done with the attitude the den seemed to have, but that could be taken care of after Vivian was safe where she belonged. Maybe they could plan a trip out.
    Plan firm in mind, Russ went to get dressed and grab the phone Vivian had used to make her call earlier.
    Time to get his family home and settled. He’d send David and Bella back to investigate and if things were good, the pack would be home by tomorrow. It was about damn time for things to return to normal. The fucking Ancients had better be done with their testing. They needed a break. He knew they were the ruling force and the creators of shifters, but enough was enough.
    “Did you hear that?” Russ looked up towards the heavens. “We need a break. You can’t keep throwing this shit at us. We took care of the Vessel. Give us peace.”
    A gentle breeze was his only warning.
    Bringing the tribes together will be the last test of your worthiness. We need a strong front as we go forward. Shifters will be exposed. Soon. If we are not united much will be lost. The Vessel going home is the beginning of the end of our hiding in plain sight. Find your mate and hurry. You’re running out of time.
    Pain slammed into his head. It was always like that when the Ancients talked to him. Fuck. Russ staggered and fell on his ass clutching his forehead. Russ bolted up and raced