I wanted to win this little game despite the odds being nonexistent. That is why I ran towards the closest shifting site and undressed like an army of fire ants had ambushed me. I bunched up my clothes and hid them behind a tree, marking the tree with my claws so I could find them later.
The shift to wolf form was quick.
Once on solid ground, I sped into the woods. My paws lightly touched the ground as I zigzagged through trees and dodged large rocks. It was exhilarating. I had forgotten how amazing the wind could feel on my fur.
Snap.
My ears twitched at the sound of snapping branches in the distance. Nicholas was already on my trail. Damn, he was good. I should have expected no less from an Alpha. I made a sharp turn and headed north.
Nicholas let out a howl, letting me know he was
