"Lead the way, my mate. I'll be there all the way. If any of them make a move, I'll bite off their-" He stopped, realizing that his son might be near enough to hear it. "Well, I'll keep you safe. Let's bring Slasher along and go find some help." He knew that his mate was not helpless. She could fight, and if need be, run. She was probably the fastest sharptooth of her kind in the valley, in his estimation.