*Eli*

Leaving Rose once again is heartbreaking, but knowing that my son—and the other pups—are out there with some crazy woman is just as unbearable. I’m thankful for Shelby because at least there’s one very trusted friend who can be there with her while she waits for us to return with the pups.

And we will return with the pups—or die trying.

‘Shelby’s with Rose,’ I tell the others in the mind-link as I race toward their location. I know that information ...