When Esther and Anthony came back into the house, they saw Alpha Peter sitting on the sofa, hugging Melvina to himself, while Clem and Shane sat on the other sofa, their faces crest fallen. The atmosphere scented of sorrow.

“Good evening Father.” Anthony greeted, and Alpha Peter raised up his head and nodded at him.

“Did you get all that you needed?” Alpha Peter asked him through the mind link, referring actually to the witch that was standing beside him.

“Yes.” ...