Chapter 69
The giant man knew he had to concede to the young girl's terms when he recognized that familiar resolve in her eyes.
She wasn't making him choose just to call a bluff.
Instead, she was showing him that their group had no other choice, but to do what was tasked of them—without getting the short end of the stick.
The kids seemed harmless at first glance, but that was just from the outer perspective.
They're probably carrying weapons with them, too, just in case things go haywire for them.
That maybe is the purpose of their duffel bags.
"From River Severn, you say?"
"That's right, Alpha."
"And they don't look like they're of age to you?"
"I'm certain that they're anything but that, Alpha."
"Where have you made them wait?"
The giant man hesitated. He wasn't entirely sure if it was okay to mention it to the Alpha. "In the barn…"
A pregnant pause enveloped the Alpha's study for a moment.