Duke Greyfur ran at full speed, his legs working hard and often splaying out in midair before snapping back to the ground to propel him forward again. Behind him, Caldien and three other wolves all ran just slightly slower, pushing themselves to move faster and keep up.
All five of them were coated in sweat, their fur slick with it. But none of them slowed, knowing how important it was to catch up with the King.
And therefore the wolves following Duke Greyfur were startled when he came to a sudden, abrupt halt. Caldien, who had been closest to him, crashed into his hindquarters, yelping and falling onto his side as Duke Greyfur shifted back into his human form.
Duke Greyfur seemed preoccupied, so much so that he didn’t seem to notice the dazed wolf form of Caldien lying at his feet as t
