Chapter 48: Collision Course

Owen was running as fast as he could.

He was much faster as a wolf, but Phinn and Reni were even faster, especially Phinn.

As they ran towards where they heard the howl, Owen was trying not to panic. He knew that howl, even though he had never heard it before. It was Arion. He could feel she was in danger, and the feeling increased as each second passed.

Willing his legs to move faster, he rushed to get to her.

They ran past the meadow, and for a moment, Owen wanted to slow.

It seemed like only yesterday he and Arion had shared their first true intimate moments here.

No, he had to keep focused. Arion needed him.

Her scent hit all three of them at once, but it was mixed with something else. It tasted metallic in Owen’s mouth.

Blood.

Then another scent wafted towards him. It was his father. He was the one attacking Arion.

Dread filled Owen as they approached the scene.