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When the moon was at its highest, we gave up the beautiful spot between the purple flowers. The magic called and with regret, we left the field behind. With the ground moist from dew, our powerful paws slammed into the dirt as we ran back to the walls surrounding the city. With the people asleep, we slipped through the gates, hiding in the shadows of the night. We flashed past the guards, too quick for them to even notice the whirlwind of fur.
The endless power was running out. I knew my body was tiring. The magic would no longer protect me, not now Ashleigh had healed all my pain and chased the darkness away. I was fading fast and from the look my mate gave me, she could feel it too. Lured by the lingering smell of roasted pork and our friends distinct scent, we raced through the str
