Greta Lovelace "I love you, but I cannot stay," muttered Vladimir as he turned away, shifting into his wolf form. Before I could even stand up, he disappeared through the trees, leaving me alone and soaking wet under the rain. I didn't have time to wallow in my sorrows. I had to find Vladimir. I had to make sure he was safe. I started running, ignoring the pain in my leg as I scrambled over fallen branches and leaped over roots. I kept running, my heart pounding in my chest and my feet flying in the mud. I had to find him. I had to make sure he was all right. The rain had slowed to a light drizzle, but I kept running until I could no longer feel my legs. I was panting and my breaths were coming in short bursts, but I refused to stop. I had to find him. Finally, I stopped, my breath