Darkness had already spread around when we reached a small road, and I gasped in excitement. I made a small happy dance and turned to look at the wolf. My grin wore off when I saw the way his eyes were darting in every possible direction. His body was so tense that he reminded me of a Meerkat looking around for enemies. I heightened my senses. We were alone. There weren't even many birds around us as they usually hid from our kinds. That was a pure sign there was a werewolf in the area.

“We'll be fine, Mate.” I put my arms around his back, and he leaned forward,...