Sergi and Nikolas choose that moment to burst out of the darkness. They slow when they see you and Vicky with the newcomer.
"Gideon Mercer? Vicky? What are you two doing here?"
"You're late," Vicky says.
"Yeah... sorry about that... Is this the howler?"
"Sure is!" Shawnie sings out. "Just requesting permission to enter your territory."
"Eh..." Sergi and Nikolas look between each other. "Well... you're sorta already in it."
"I know. I'm sorry. It was my bike helmet. I've already talked to these two about it. Stopped the second I realised. Anyway, I don't have much time so, all formalities aside, if this really is your territory, I need a quick treaty. Nothing fancy, just permission to come in and out. Can I talk to your Alpha?"
"Sure." Nikolas steps forward, pulling his phone out of his back pocket.
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