25
DEX
My soul soaks in every aspect of this moment. I want to un-bottle it later and savor every aspect. I stand in the courtyard before the Rune Druids’ house. The pack fountain looms behind me. I cradle Grayson in my arms. And she just spoke words that make hope spark in my heart.
I want to run.
I’m already naked, so there’s no clothing to lose. I pull on my inner wolf. My limbs stretch. Muscles bulk up. Dark fur erupts across my skin. I become a great black wolf.
Sadly, I remain blind. Even so, I remain hyper-attuned to the world around. And when I connect with the pack, I’ll use their closeness to guide me even more accurately.
I lower myself. “Climb aboard.”
Grayson steps closer, then pauses. “Do you think I’m the next Quintessence?”
“I know you are.”
“Xao was the fated mate
