I threw myself into the chase, pushing my limbs to their absolute limit, sending every single drop of adrenaline and energy down to my legs to propel myself forward. The feeling of the wind ripping through my fur was intoxicating, but no matter how hard I strained, I couldn't close the gap. I couldn't even get close enough to snap at his tail, let alone leave him in the dust.
By the time we made it to his estate, Xander looked as fresh as a rose, and I was a pathetic, gasping mess. I practically collapsed by the edge of the creek running through his yard, gulping down liters of ice-cold water like a dying animal.
Well, look at you, Xander chuckled, sauntering over with his chest puffed out. He circled me, sporting an expression that, even in his wolf form, was dripping with arrogant, ins
