I stood and watched her quietly. The gouges I had left on her neck were healing some, but she looked miserable. She seemed broken to me. The only other wolf I had seen with such a demeanor was Lucas. I would have to talk to him.

Up ahead I heard the crunching of leaves as paws tore through the forest. It sounded like Joel had sent an army. As predicted my wolf didn't want to be caught with defenses down, especially with a weak injured female beside me. Despite the energy it took, I was suddenly the large white wolf growling out a warning to the approaching throng. The wolf...