Leander

The air literally crackled with anticipation as we made our way off of the deck to a grassy area. Wolves surrounded us on all sides. Some remained in Wolf form, others in skin. Ever and Asher stood naked, spines straight to their fullest height, chests puffed out, their intense gazes trained on us. Gwen and Willow hovered closely by their sides. The rest of the wolves spread out in a circle around us.

Standing about a foot apart, I turned Hycinth to face me. Lake blue eyes stared up at me. She trembled beneath my touch as I wrapped my fingers around her slim neck, cupping her face gently....