I kept Emma behind my back. My eyes searched the rocks but could detect no movement.
Normally my first instinct would be to go into the caves right away, but my mate was with me. Although I could fairly easily take on six wolves by myself, it would put Emma in danger, so I wouldn't risk it.
I kept my eyes focused on the caves and said to Emma as quietly as possible, "I'm going to transform now. Climb on my back and hold on tightly. We have to reach the pack as soon as possible." I felt her nod.
I changed quickly. My wolf senses confirmed what their human counterparts had already guessed. There were six wolves in the caves, unfamiliar to me, but likely the Dark wolves. They were alert, having noticed I was aware of their presence, but they were staying put for now. I didn't hear them m
