“Then you’d better run, run far and fast.” Decebel gave his neck one more shake to drive home his dominance over Costin’s wolf and then released him. He climbed to his feet and offered a hand to the younger wolf. Costin took it and let himself be pulled up. “Decebel,” Costin began but Decebel cut him off with a raised hand. “You’re not gone yet so don’t talk as though you’ve already succumbed.” “Thank you,” Costin said the two simple words filled with so many meanings. “You’re welcome. Now, please don’t make me kill you.” Sally woke with a start. Her heart was beating wildly in her chest and it ached. There was a deep sadness in her that she didn’t understand. It was as though something inside of her was tearing apart. At first, she thought the feeling must be for her parents, and tho