Chapter 46
William was the first to wake as the sun began to bleed over the horizon. It was barely dawn when the ancient wolf stretched his massive limbs, letting out a yawn that rumbled into a soft roar. The vibration stirred Mitch, followed closely by Cypher, until a domino effect of waking wolves rippled through the pile.
William shifted back into his human form and dressed in the cool morning air. One by one, the others followed his lead, shaking off the literal and figurative cobwebs of sleep.
“How did the pack sleep?” William asked, his voice steady as he pulled on his boots.
“Surprisingly well, considering that Battle was crushing me,” Poseidon grunted, casting a pointed look at Fury.
Fury offered a half-hearted shrug as he pulled his shirt over his head. “Sorry, man. Battle li
