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His eyes meet mine and I can't help but notice how they look in the moonlight. Seas of emerald green I could swim in forever, and my God, do I want that right now. But I can't let him know how much I want him, how much I need him. So I glare at him the best that I can. Not knowing how well it's working.
My wolf howls and whimpers in my mind. She wants him too, and she is not making my life very easy. She's starting to piss me off. I need to get him out of here so that I can go for a run. I need to let go and not worry about anything, even for just a little while.
His arm comes up, and he rubs the back of his neck. Wincing at the sudden pain from his stab wound.
“Don't mean to interrupt, pup, but I needed to stash a few things in your van for a few hours. I need to go for a run and don't have time to head back to my place first.”
I let him know that it’s fine and all, but his shit will disappear if he isn't back before morning. And then he fucking shifts. Standing here, frozen in place, I stare down at a giant, black wolf with glowing green eyes. He circles me a few times before taking off toward the tree line.
Before I can even comprehend what I just learned and witnessed, I throw all my shit into my van, slamming the door shut. Taking off in a sprint, I rush for the treeline he just disappeared into. We are a long way from privacy, being near downtown Denver, but I know it'll be about a fifteen-minute run if he's careful.
Concentrating on the feel of my feet hitting the earth as I run, the wind blowing through my hair, and the moonlight peeking through the treetops above. It's been months since I’ve shifted myself, and my wolf is being a little stubborn tonight. I know that I have lost him for now, but I am hoping I can catch up to him at some point during the night. Let's just hope that I remember everything this time. Usually, I can't remember anything after my shift because I didn't have anyone to teach me how when growing up.
Finally feeling my wolf coming to the surface, I let her free just as I make it into the hills south of Denver. There isn't much space between here and the next city, but there's enough to let go for a short while. I stop and take in my surroundings, seeing nothing but my shredded dress behind me and the nature that surrounds me.
Howling, I take off into a full-on sprint. Rushing through the wilderness as fast as my paws can take me. Before I know it, I reach the base of the mountains. I'm not sure why I ran this way, but then again, after the wolf comes out, I tend to lose all control while she takes the driver's seat.
Continuing in the same direction, I can feel another presence nearby, though I’m unsure who or what it is. I can tell they aren't fully human, but that's it. I guess my wolf has tracked down D, or vice versa. Slowing down, I lift my nose to the air, while I perk my ears up. Trying to get a whiff of them, or at least hear where they are, there's nothing out there but running water. No scent besides the different types of trees that surround me. Shaking off the feeling, I trot toward the sounds of the water to find a small waterfall coming off the mountain. It is truly breathtaking.
Taking my time, I wade into the water at the base of the mountain, relishing in the cool water as it flows over my fur. Coming up behind the waterfall, I discover a small cave with a pool inside it. I decide to walk further inside to look for anything else; once again, I find nothing. Feeling exhausted, I lay down next to the pool, just for a moment, to gather my energy before heading out into the forest again.
Chapter twenty
Damien
Sheknowssheisbeing watched. Or at least I think she does. She keeps stopping, searching for something. Now and then, she sniffs at the air and listens for movement. I’m not exactly being careful in my pursuit of her, so it may be me that she is looking for. While I do want her to know that I am here, I do not want her to know where I am. There is no fun in that.
I can’t help but love this little game. She may not realize that it is happening yet, but she will soon enough. For now I will just stalk my pup.
I continue to follow her at a slower pace; stalking her and watching her every movement. Noticing the way the breeze flows through her snow-white fur and the way her eyes flash every time she looks around nervously.
She is just as beautiful in her wolf form as she is in her human form.
What surprises me though, is the color of her fur. Her hair is jet black with just a simple streak of white at the front, but her wolf is snow-white with a small black patch on her chest and the tips of her ears and tail.
I will never know how or why, but I will revel in her beauty, nonetheless.
Running to fully catch up to her, I see her wade into the water under a small waterfall that is coming out the side of the mountain above us. Honestly, it's pretty badass, and I would love to come here when I'm not a wolf, so that I can fully enjoy the place. Right now, all I want to do is run and hunt. Looking down from where my gaze has traveled, I see her disappear behind the falls, so I just sit down on the edge of the water and wait for her to come back out.
After what seems like an eternity, I start to become a bit worried about her well-being. I stand up and start pacing the shoreline, my wolf whimpering. Begging me to allow him to go to her. Just as I give in and start to wade into the water, I see something within the falls.
It's not easy to make out, and I would have thought it was a hallucination if it wasn't for her eyes shining through. Knowing that she is fine, I let out a howl. I do it for two reasons. One, to let her know I’m here and watching like I always am. Two, as a way to let her, and anyone else know, that I have found my prey and she will not get away.
A growl echoes from the caves beyond the waterfall as I watch her walk out from beneath the water. Looking like a goddess on a mission, with a look in her eyes that could strike down an ordinary man.
Good thing I'm no ordinary man.
With that thought, I turn around and walk a few steps, before looking at her over my shoulder, taunting her. I need her to follow me, to chase me. The only way that I will get her where I want her is for her to pursue me for once.
Without waiting for her to make a move, I take off toward the side of the mountain the waterfall is coming from. I don't wait for her; I don't slow down. I run as fast as my paws can carry me. Running for a solid twenty minutes, I start to slow. Listening for her footfalls against the earth. I can hear her chasing me. Faintly at first, but as I continue at my slow pace, the sounds of her paws through the forest floor become louder and louder.
Slowing down to a playful trot, I continue my path deeper into the woods. I realize that I can no longer hear her footfalls behind me. I don't hear anything at all but the sounds of the forest at night.
Concentrating on each sound I pick up the wind as it whistles through the branches rustling the leaves that hang on for dear life. The animals all seem to be sleeping or hiding right now but the musical calls from the owls perched high up in the trees creates a haunting ambiance. The clicking of the bats as they look for their meal and the Katydids as they too look for their mates. All of these create the perfect atmosphere for how I am feeling.
Turning around to head back, I hear a low growl coming from my left. Fully alert, I hunch down to brace for whatever plans she has, but I'm not quick enough this time.
All I see is a blur of white fur, as her body collides with mine, throwing me to the side. Jumping up to face her, fully ready this time, I see she is in no playful mood. She is fucking pissed and I am ready for her. Or so I thought.
