#Chapter 46 – Running Free

I watch Victor and the boys disappear into the forest, wringing my hands. Of course, I always knew the day would come when they went out into the darkness and explored their identities as wolves but…well, they’re very young. I thought I had years left. “They’ll be fine,” Edgar says, putting a hand on my shoulder. “Victor will protect them, and we’ve got Betas…everywhere.” “No, I know,” I say, looking out into the darkness. “I know, logically, that everything’s going to be fine. They’re just…babies.” “My first run was about this age,” Edgar says, his face serious. “Really?” I say, turning to look up at him. “I was much older.” “You were an Alpha’s favorite daughter,” he smiles down at me. “Of course they kept you home as long as they could.” I narrow my eyes at him. “How did you know I was my dad’s favorite?” He laughs and kisses my forehead. “How could you not be. Come on, come back to the fire where it’s warm.” Edgar is right – I am getting chilly. But I turn back to t