Nova's POV
The sound of my paws hitting the ground echoed behind me as I struggled on through the woods. The white fur on my legs seemed to weigh more with each step. Every breath escaped me quickly, stinging my throat with the exertion of the effort. My enemies had crossed the ravine behind me. I could hear their claws scraping at the rock edges, and their growls growing louder. They were circling me, blocking my path.
I came to an abrupt halt in the little clearing. I gasped for breath as I looked from side to side. More wolves emerged into the clearing, their eyes fixed on me. One of them had partly shifted, his face smirking despite the claws still protruding from his hands.
"Easy now, girl," he called. "Elias wants you breathing. Don't make this harder than it has to be."
I showed
