Exton

Ob watches as people accept drinks and let the information sink in. There are some who seem stunned, lost. Others see it also and gather together, offering to go home in groups. The shifters do what comes naturally. Alphas and Betas are rallying spirits. Phones are tapping, texting messages, warnings.

A group of humans talk softly to Jeb. He motions to a group of college kids sitting at a nearby table. The guys bow and offer to be their escort home. A young woman sits at a table, crying softly. She is a stranger, staying on the other side of town. Her friend is trying to calm her down, but the women had come to the Tavern by themselves. Ike kneels by the girls, talking softly. She lets her kin know they fear taking the bus home.

Ob turns from the stage and gets Marcus' attention. The young wolf mounts the stage and asks for someone to get them home safely. He expects a shifter or two to offer their services, but nods when Nicholas announces it would be his honor. Raina joins him, adding her protection to his. Keon announcing from the shadows, ensuring safe passage to the cars parked there. Also, those wishing to Fly could change safely. As Nicholas and Raina leave with the girls, others head out the back to their waiting cars.

The Tavern empties slowly, small clusters straggling behind to discuss options. Marcus and his friends assure Ob there will be a full house the next night. The word has already gone to the heads of the local Packs. Individuals will find safety, be they Human or Other. Ob talks to the boys, watching as Pandora and Patti take care of room rentals for those staying. Silk and Guunnar keep the little ones occupied as the family is busy. Tomas thoughts come across clearer than Notre' Dame's bells.

I do good. I keep the girls safe.

A growl trickles from his lips, something louder and stronger than a one-year-old would make. Stoney smiles with pride. Tears well in Alise's eyes and she kisses the top of Tomas' head. Ramji stoops before the little boy and bumps fists with him.

"You will help me watch over your family?"

Tomas nods seriously.

"If I get called away, you will protect them, little warrior?"

Silk tells Ramji that Tomas agrees, and that he will watch when pa'pan must go to stone. Ramji offers his hand to Tomas and they shake on it.

Ob's mind finds his wife's, He slides it along her hip, letting her feel his touch.  He feels some of the tension leave her body.

We are safe here. Keon has Riders and Dark Lords waiting to escort our Kin along the Shadow Paths to Home. I think tomorrow night will be a busy one. By the way Mujer, the band is staying the night. They will take rooms downstairs, Byte said