Chapter 19: S1 Ethan: The Horse Empath

Ethan Cotter

"Ethan." Panic etches the single word, and she struggles to free herself from Troy Tekin's grip - the Alpha of the Lakota clan.

The pungent scent of fear mixes with her alluring essence. The aroma grows by the second and now travels on the currents of the wind, which will draw unwanted attention, he's sure of it.

"Easy, now." Troy drags Sadie outside. "Not gonna hurt you."

A familiar smell fills his nose, sending his beast to the edge of frenzy.

The bones in his hands and feet creak, pop, and then begin to shift. Pre-transformation warms his body from the inside out. Blood rushes to his head, pounding in his ears.

"Control yourself." Troy grabs Ethan's shirt and lifts him off the ground. "Focus. You can't help her if you don't contain your beast."

He reigns in his wolf and concentrates his energies on keeping his human form.

Shadows in the yard snake in and out of view. Red glowing eyes appear in the darkness, announcing the arrival of a lycan pack.