Dark shadows chased me through a forest. I ran as fast as I could to escape the chase, but I wasn’t fast enough. I needed to change into wolf form, and with Shadow’s help, I knew I could escape. I tried to change, but nothing happened.
“Shadow?” I called out, running for my life.
Silence.
My lungs stung as I pushed my body past its limit. I couldn’t keep up with this. I splashed through a small stream, weaving in and out of trees, calling out for Shadow desperately. I couldn’t feel her anymore. It was like she had completely disappeared.
My muscles burned, and I had to stop for a moment. I saw a large rock up ahead and dove behind it, trying to control my breathing so it didn’t immediately give away my location. It only made my lungs burn for oxygen.
I heard the screeching before I
