Chapter 35: What We Want

Emma looked around at the people passing by her. They stood in the parking lot of a real estate agency hoping they'll find an apartment. She tried not to gape at the humans who passed by. There were so many of them.

"It's a little daunting," Dex said, standing beside her.

"I miss the woods already. Even Fang City wasn't this, uh, busy."

"Humans tend to pack into cities." He put a hand on her back. "Shall we?"

"Sure. This person will help us find an apartment?"

"I'm hoping."

He didn't sound positive, but she followed him into the squat storefront office. Pictures of houses were posted in the windows on either side of the door. "Money is a big deal here."

He looked at the prices, then grimaced. "Yeah. Hopefully, we can get something safe."

They were wolves. They'd be safe here. At least she hoped. Humans weren't a threat. They'd probably run away screaming if she or Dex shifted into wolf form.

A bell above the door dinged as they opened it. A woman with long blonde hair poked her head