Chapter 27

"Wolfariane...!" Ismena cried out in sheer fear and panic, as she looked up at her rescuer.

Then, she moved quickly behind him, climbed onto his back, squeezed her eyes closed, and wrapped her arms and legs around his neck and his waist. She held on tightly.

"You are safe." Wolfariane heard the deep growl, it took him a moment to realize that it was coming from him.

She whimpered, her arms tightening around him.

It was a struggle to control his wolf at the smell of terror pouring out from her. Her small form perched on his back was trembling in soft vibrations.

Then, he stared ahead of him at the cougar who ran towards them but came to a sudden halt as it got in front of him.

"What do you think you are doing now, Tim?" He meant to question, but his tone came out harsh. A harsh growl.

The cougar whimpered, clear confusion in its green eyes as it stared at the Alpha King.

"Shift. Now." He ordered, barely reining in his temper.

The cougar shifted, taking mortal form. A young boy stoo