Later that day, we easily slip across the border while the two guards are occupied. It was hilarious seeing the look on Colton's face. Hearing about it and seeing it were two different things.
We had snuck past quickly, and we couldn't make eye contact until we were far enough away that they wouldn't hear us laughing. I wonder how the Luna and Alpha of their pack would feel if they knew how their border patrol guards were spending their time.
"So what's next?" Colt asked once we were far enough away that it felt safe to speak.
"There is a small town about an hour's walk from here. It's big enough that we could blend in, maybe get some warm food," I suggest.
"Are you sure we should be going into town? Are travelers common around this area?" he asks.
"Josie said it should be fine as lon
