“Thanks,” Cassius said, but I didn’t answer. My wolf was still thrumming, restless, wanting more.
We plunged into the freezing stream, scrubbing blood from our muzzles and paws. Most of it hadn’t soaked our bodies, thankfully—we didn’t need to drown ourselves in ice water.
Then we followed Selena. My wolf’s excitement spiked at the hunt, but she stayed on two legs, making it easy to catch up. I hung back, watching Cassius. Someone had to think straight.
He circled, approaching her from the front. Selena froze, stiff as a board. Her fear made my wolf growl, eager for the kill—but all danger was gone. Cassius simply lay down in her path. She didn’t run.
“Cassius… is that you?” Her voice was soft, shaking with relief. “You nearly gave me a heart attack.”
I clenched my teeth to keep my me
