Chapter 46

“It’s me,” he called out softly.

Silence. Then a shadow moved forward, closer to the area he scraped and stayed there, waiting expectantly. The lack of hesitation had him softening, his chest puffing out in triumph. He cleared his throat.

“You were very busy today. It was nice to see. I guess you are in good condition now and…adjusting to us.”

She tapped the tent in agreement. He pondered, memories resurfacing, then vanishing.

“I’m also guessing that it means that incident has happened to you before; otherwise, you won’t bounce back easily.”

Another tap, another confirmation. She was ready. That much he knew, but the extent was still to be determined. Quietly, Luke sifted through the multitude of questions swirling in his head.

“Wolf shifter, right?”

Another tap.

“But something went wrong and you can’t turn now. And it’s hurting you every time the full moon comes out.”

The silence made him assume she wasn’t going to answer anymore. But he was taken aback when a voice, soft and low, ca