Lila sat on the hospital bench, her foot tapping impatiently against the floor in a constant, restless pace as she moaned over her decision to help Asher Nightshade.
Boosting Adele's power had drained her, leaving her too depleted to continue the search for Violet. They had no choice but to stay behind and deal with the aftermath the operatives left behind.
Alaric and Roman had rounded up the remaining rogues who had tried escaping in the middle of the commotion. Adele, nearly collapsing herself, used the last of her strength to heal the injured and comfort the traumatized she-wolves, most of whom had never thought they'd be rescued.
In one word, the cleanup lasted well into dawn.
By the time the parents of the Cardinal Alphas arrived, they brought with them their usual entourage of pack members. Henry had personally arranged for Asher's unconscious body to be transported under heavy care. Irene Hale had declared she'd be leading the mission to recover Violet and Griffin herself.
