Max slowed down as they neared the waterfall, glancing over his shoulder to make sure Jamie was still by his side. The light-brown wolf was wobbling a few steps behind him, tongue hanging out as he panted heavily. Max could barely remember his first shifts, but he knew some wolves got dizzy and sleepy after each one, especially the weaker ones who couldn’t hold their form for long.
The run was barely a few minutes long, but Jamie looked at the brink of his strength. And he couldn’t have that, not tonight.
Max stopped and shifted back to human, turning around and waiting for Jamie to do the same. His mate hesitated before shifting with a groan and falling to his hands and knees. Max allowed him to catch his breath and once Jamie looked up and smiled at him, he crouched down and picked him
