One was a start. Two was on her way to having a pack. Three when she finally brought Derek in and Laura would be on her way to all she wanted now. A strong, powerful pack that would never have to fear hunters again. That meant securing beta number two.

Not that it was that hard. He'd actually been incredible helpful, though Laura suspected it wasn't his desire to do so. He was though following her as well, and while she might not be coddling McCall, she wasn't treating him like a wayward omega either.

"I know you're there, Stiles. I can smell you," she said, drawing out the words as she stopped by the sedan she'd been driving, turning to face the shadows.