Chapter 10

  Niya is almost to her cottage when she notices a low growl coming from the shadows of the high bushes. She stops dead on her track unable to move and contemplates transforming. What was that? She slides her legs to a fighting stance and waits for the hidden beast to come out. It is unlikely that anyone from outside will be inside the clan boundary undetected by the wolves patrolling, but time is different now and after the visit to the old Crone Niya is on edge jumping over every shadow lurking. She didn’t have to wait any longer as the bushes part to reveal a huge gray wolf prowling out. Niya’s resolve weakens a little bit as she assesses her opponent. The male-wolf has the structure and demeanor of an Alpha and the confidence to walk out like this is visible through his strong build.