“Five,” Fenris replied brusquely, not doing much to mask his stress. I could sense an undercurrent of dread in his tone as well.
I licked my lips. “Time is flying,” I sighed, watching as he sat back down next to me. “You know, I felt like I had a hard time really focusing when I was…in my wolf form? Is that how you say it?” When Fenris shot a glance at me, I flushed. “Look, I have no idea what I’m talking about. I don’t want to be offensive or anything.”
His expression softened. “That’s fine,” he said, shrugging. “Though most shifters would simply say ‘as a wolf,’ or whatever form they take.”
“Ah.” I gave a nod. “Well, I had a hard time focusing, and it felt like we were constantly struggling with each other, but she didn’t seem violent or bloodthirsty. If anything, she was just as nerv
