Edith strolled through the yard with Seth, looking as though she were talking to herself. Seth, in his wolf form, merely stared at her, his responses limited to subtle nods and head shakes to answer her questions.
"To be honest, I prefer you like this. I don't know why I asked you to shift, but I'm glad I did," Edith admitted.
Seth let out a low huff before circling her. After a moment, he padded closer, pressing his large head against her shoulder. She reached up, running her fingers through the thick fur at his nape.
Then, suddenly, something changed. His amber eyes flickered, his gaze turning distant—blank—before snapping back to their usual sharpness, now filled with wary alertness.
Without warning, Seth shifted back into his human form. "Go inside. I have to leave. There's somethi
