Alpha Female Ciciane's POV Still

I stand still as loneliness slowly washes over me.

The further Xanne walks away, the deeper this feeling becomes. I cannot live without my best friend. With my Alpha genes, I can easily keep myself safe at this age, but Xanna is an integral part of me. It feels like we share a special bond, it's beyond mere survival instinct for me.

I snap out of my apathy and chase after her, terrified at the thought of losing her.

She has disappeared among the tall trees in her human form. Perhaps she is so angry that she forgot to shift, or maybe she does not...