Leonidas’ wolf came to a halt near the edge of the forest, keeping close to the trees. He laid down on the ground to let Brooke slide off his back before shifting back into his human form.
“I wasn’t sure how much longer I could hold on!” Brooke exclaimed breathlessly.
“You did well,” Leonidas smiled at her.
“Oh, right; here’s your clothes,” Brooke said, reaching into her bag and tossing him a ball of fabric.
He got dressed without a word. Brooke kept her gaze averted, but she couldn’t help sneaking a peek at his muscular back.
He looked so skinny in his old robes, she thought. Who knew how muscular he really was?
Leonidas glanced up, making Brooke jump and quickly look away. A red blush creeped up to her cheeks.
“So, uh, what now?” she asked, changing the subject.
“Fortunatel
