Tonya We ran through the night nonstop. Shade was powerful and tireless beneath me. His golden fur shimmered under the moonlight, mesmerizing me. I held on tightly, and once again pressed my cheek against his warm back. The cold wind stung my eyes, but I didn't care because the wind smelled of freedom. It was a thousand times better than the cozy fire in the cabin. Sometime during the journey, I noticed we weren’t alone anymore. Hundreds of wolves ran with us, their paws thudding softly against the forest floor. Some wolves flanked us on motorcycles, others in jeeps, headlights bouncing through the trees. They followed their Alpha without question, like an army answering only to their king. I wanted to ask about the challenge. Had it been postponed? Cancelled? But I couldn’t bring mys

