The Wednesday morning air was crisp, the rain from last night still dripping from the branches overhead. While Madison poured herself another cup of coffee, Logan went outside to make sure the coast was clear, Dax trailing after him for a change, instead of following Madison. Just outside the back door, he inhaled the morning air, searching for other wolves or even people, trespassers to his sanctuary. Dax bounded out into the surrounding forest, sniffing the ground and marking his territory again. The two of them had gone on plenty of runs in these woods before Madison appeared on his front porch. Since then, the German Shepherd had remained glued to her side, only venturing out to relieve himself before returning to Madison once more. Dax hadn't even done his normal exploring over the pa