“Get the door!” I barked, tightening my hold on Emilia.
Together, we carried her inside. Her wolf whimpered softly, a sound so small and broken it made something twist painfully inside me.
We laid her down carefully on the floor, and I dropped to my knees beside her, brushing the dirt from her fur. “What happened to you?” I murmured.
“Is this her first time shifting?” Rose asked in surprise.
“I don't know." I whispered.
I ran a shaky hand over her fur, and she whimpered again. My heart clenched. She looked so fragile like this, so helpless.
I tried to reach her through the bond, but there was nothing. Just silence.
“She’s cold,” I said quickly. “We need to get her warm.”
With Rose’s help, I lifted her again and carried her to the bathroom. The effort made my muscles burn, but I di
