Chapter 24-1

It was starting to get dark. I was terrified for the moon to shine. I knew that new wolves could be compelled to change by the full moon. I didn't want to lose control, but I knew I would. The full moon was when the wolf was the strongest. I had only been a wolf for a week and a half. I followed Mikko outside as the sun ducked behind the mountains in the distance. I was in only a robe, at Mikko's request. He said it would be easier to take off the robe than a bunch of clothes. Plus, the soft robe wouldn't irritate my new sensitive skin.

Mikko was already outside, but he was alone. I hadn't expected him to be alone. "Where is everyone else?"

He shrugged. "I don't need a crowd watching over you. I can do that just fine by myself."

I crossed my arms over my chest to try to get a handle on my nerves. "So, where is this happening?"

"A couple miles away, we should get going."