On the first Full moon of March, when the moon is at its highest peak, all unmated shifters must run into the woods from the Maverick and Sweetwater packs in search of a mate. Shifters chase down their fated mate and claim them under the moonlight.

For Asa, the run is the day he has been looking forward to all of his life. He is excited to be mated until an unfortunate encounter at the edge of the woods pushes him into peril. His life has turned upside down as he faces something he never thought he would, an injury and two shifters who want him. 

Chris didn't look forward to the run. As his last run, thankfully, he could finally melt back into obscurity. He just wants to make sure he gets out of the woods, unattached, and gets on with his life until he catches a light Lilac scent. Suddenly, he finds himself falling head over heels for his mate. His only goal now is to protect Asa, no matter what. 

The Chase is created by Ta'rah Kindle, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

THE CHASE

Chris knocked on the door desperately, his eyes darting around. 


Even though it would resolve itself in just a few more days, the burden that hung over his head weighed heavily on him. 


If someone caught him out and about, especially with Asa’s condition right now, he didn’t know what he would do. 


Chris hated the thought of leaving Asa for the little while it took to get to Felicity, so he couldn’t imagine how it would feel to be separated from him for days on end.


Asa wouldn’t even know what happened to him. 


Asa would only see Chris’ absence and wonder what he’d done wrong. Asa would feel abandoned.


Chris shook the errant thoughts from his mind. 


He didn’t need to project any negative emotions through the bond. Asa felt bad enough already. 


The door creaked open. Xolo stood blocking the entranceway, half shifted as if he expected it to be someone other than Chris. 


Chapter 14: An Old Friend