Chapter 172 To The City

Rafe’s POV  "Are you taking me home to my mummy and daddies?" Jackson's small voice questioned me, and his hand clutched mine. I could feel his little body quivering with wonder. His widened eyes were filled with innocence, and I felt an immense guilt wash over me that I had allowed Aurora to do such a thing. I had to put things right for this little boy. My heart pounded in my chest as my throat dried up. My head was a mess of chaotic thoughts, swirling around in a way that made no sense. I looked around me, scanning the area carefully. I didn't trust Aurora. I was sure she would have spies all around, and someone would be after us.   I wanted to tell him yes and promise him safety, but the truth was far more complicated.   Before I could open my mouth and reassure the child, the distant sound of alarms pierced through the night air like a jagged blade; the pack borders were under attack. No warning and no mercy would come. I had to get Jackson out of there before disaster struck. He