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 ran his hands through his hair as he made his way back to his home. The training today exhausted Chris.


He worried about the pack. Most of the volunteers had only run once, making them Asa’s age. It seemed young to lay their lives on the line for something so silly. Chris wanted to fight Len one on one, to avoid hurting those he cared about.


But leaders rarely fought their own battles. Instead they hid behind the young and impressionable like cowards.


Chris shook his head, wanting to get the cynical thoughts out of his mind. He could do nothing about the war now, just help others prepare for it.


He breathed in deeply as he steeped into his land, the sweet lilac scent drifting toward him. At least Asa could assuage his doubts and fears. He frowned as he recognized another scent.


Chris tore into a sprint, huffing toward his home.


He thought that his previous warning scared Jacob off.


Chapter 44: Trust