Seventy Two

NIKKI

Alpha Hunter has arranged for a carriage and a rider to convey Aaliyah, himself, and me to Wild Crest Pack.

Beta Nicholas is well fed, being that it is his last supper and he would be strapped to the back of the carriage as we ride along.

Trusting Aaliyah and her nasty cravings, she has packed a bag full of snacks, food, and drinks to sustain her for the journey back home. Against Aaliyah’s will, Alpha Hunter accompanied us.

For me, it's a whole new feeling, as soon as we were relieved of the badge, my wolf roared within like it would burst out at the taste of freedom, long-lasting freedom. But it was too weak.

The cool sensation of the wind makes fur creep on my skin, I am gradually shifting, and as enticing as it is, I fight it, knowing I will be left vulnerable as Aaliyah was.

“Have some snacks.” Aaliyah offers me, having opened the backpack of food. "You need the energy.”

"Not like she's going to till the soil.”

"Hunter, don't be mean. She has to enjoy every bit of this jo