Ila had to stop every now and then to spur on those at the back of the line, so she spent most of her time in the middle of the line. Dale was almost able to join me, but with my wolf's physical advantage and her need to help Eloy, so I stayed in first place all the way to the entrance of the underground cavern.

I didn't know my way around, but I knew the Blue Moon Pack warriors, and Axell was standing in a very prominent place, winking at me as he passed me. It was great to see a fellow from the same pack, and it was...