Chapter 3I patrolled the perimeter of our territory, pushing my body as hard as it would go. If I’d been out here on four legs for almost twenty-four hours, what difference did it make? I could handle it, and it was part of my job within the pack to keep our territory safe. I had the best nose, I’d trained for years, and it was up to me to make sure no threats came at us from beyond the town limits.
It was the perfect distraction from heartbreak.
A howl caught my attention. I finally slowed my pace but only because my Alpha commanded it. He was headed in my direction, not being stealthy at all. So while I didn’t stop moving, I made it easier to catch up. Even if he hadn’t warned me he was coming, I’d have recognized his paws on the forest floor. I could pick out every member of my pack t
