#Chapter 215: Home

Ava It was only as the first light of dawn began to break through the trees that Chris and I finally dared to slow our pace to a walk. We had been running for hours, our wolf forms carrying us far from the danger of Winston’s castle, and hadn’t stopped running, even when the guards had given up their wild chase and the sounds of their footsteps had doubled back and faded into the distance. Exhaustion seeped into my bones as we came to a stop in a small clearing. Panting, I dropped my head for a moment, my legs wobbling beneath my body. Chris shifted back first, his white fur melting away to reveal his human form. I followed suit, the transformation leaving me feeling dizzy and drained. It had been so long since I had fully shifted, and the experience was both exhilarating and overwhelming. “You did it,” Chris said, his voice raw and hoarse. He reached out, his strong arms pulling me into a tight embrace. “I knew you could.” I melted into him, glad to feel