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stretched and laid down, panting heavily. In next to no time, a prodding at her side prompted a lazy glance over at the enormous black wolf standing beside her. In clumsy movements she worked to get up on her feet. The next nudge all but knocked her over. Drawing her ears flat back, she growled and bared teeth.
The new wolf trotted off toward towering trees ahead, she stopped to smell a patch of soil, the tall grass, and flowers along the way. She could sense the black wolf nearby, tracking every movement. Holding her tail down, but tipped up at its end, she remained unsure if he presented any threat. His tail stood high and proud, she gave a little snort at what his stance implied, as she took off running.
The wind whispering through her fresh fur infused her soul with joy and freedom. She saw him again up ahead and yipped, halting to run off another way. Water, she could smell water and ran toward it. He trotted beside her, but somewhat ahead, cutting her off with a bow to play.
Surprised by his action, she crouched down and bared teeth. The larger wolf gave his head a quick shake, displaying dominance by holding head, ears, and tail high while trotting around, bumping her with his shoulder now and then. Even knowing he was alpha, sensing safety and protection with him, she wanted to go down for a drink. She snapped at his snout once and found herself pinned at the neck in a lightning fast movement.
Chapter 9
Sadie’s consciousness surfaced with teeth pressed into her neck, not breaking skin, but restricting her breath. In a flash all previous actions flooded in, filling her memory gaps to know the alpha’s powerful maw held her down. She stopped struggling and relaxed, exposing a vulnerable belly, stretching in a sign of submission.
Releasing her he stepped back, standing tall. Rising slow, tail tucked, she placed a couple apprehensive licks just under his muzzle. A quick swipe of his tongue in return signaled his acceptance. He backed into a bow and yipped, his tail wagging, prompting her to respond in kind. Alive and carefree she bounded around him, playing like a puppy.
She flew, running so fast on four legs they floated above the ground. Approaching at full speed, she yipped then took off, initiating a game of chase. Catching up quickly, he pulled back, letting her lead. Everything that passed at this speed still remained clear and crisp, not blurred as with human eyes. Feeling nips from behind, Sadie turned around, chasing him for a bit. He obviously held back his speed; the stride on those long legs gave him one step for every three of hers.
Sprinting past, he redirected her attention toward fresh water. Bending down to lap up a drink, she stopped, transfixed by a reflected image. The glassy calm pond showed a small wolf tilting their head one way, then another. Pacing a little circle, enraptured, Sadie’s gaze never left the pool, reminiscent of doing a twirl in front of a mirror as a human. Covered in a light tawny intermixed with cinnamon color, her head and back contrasted the white belly and face, all topped off with a spot of black tipping her tail. Familiar hazel eyes staring back from such a different face left her a touch bewildered.
Glancing at the male’s reflection she found him staring at their images as well. His wolf loomed over hers, much larger, so powerful. Lapping up cool water, she satisfied all final vestiges of thirst then sidled up next to him for a bold lick under his muzzle. One corner of his mouth kicked up, returning the action. Without a second look, he headed up away from the pond, as though he knew she would follow.
Moments later Sadie heard a rustling. She eased into a slow predatory stalk, and then shifted directions. Taking off without hesitation, her intrusion caused a family of rabbits to scatter off in different directions. Choosing which to follow in an instant, she thanked Gaia her prey hadn’t been a bear, chastising herself for being a fool who didn’t even
The new wolf trotted off toward towering trees ahead, she stopped to smell a patch of soil, the tall grass, and flowers along the way. She could sense the black wolf nearby, tracking every movement. Holding her tail down, but tipped up at its end, she remained unsure if he presented any threat. His tail stood high and proud, she gave a little snort at what his stance implied, as she took off running.
The wind whispering through her fresh fur infused her soul with joy and freedom. She saw him again up ahead and yipped, halting to run off another way. Water, she could smell water and ran toward it. He trotted beside her, but somewhat ahead, cutting her off with a bow to play.
Surprised by his action, she crouched down and bared teeth. The larger wolf gave his head a quick shake, displaying dominance by holding head, ears, and tail high while trotting around, bumping her with his shoulder now and then. Even knowing he was alpha, sensing safety and protection with him, she wanted to go down for a drink. She snapped at his snout once and found herself pinned at the neck in a lightning fast movement.
Chapter 9
Sadie’s consciousness surfaced with teeth pressed into her neck, not breaking skin, but restricting her breath. In a flash all previous actions flooded in, filling her memory gaps to know the alpha’s powerful maw held her down. She stopped struggling and relaxed, exposing a vulnerable belly, stretching in a sign of submission.
Releasing her he stepped back, standing tall. Rising slow, tail tucked, she placed a couple apprehensive licks just under his muzzle. A quick swipe of his tongue in return signaled his acceptance. He backed into a bow and yipped, his tail wagging, prompting her to respond in kind. Alive and carefree she bounded around him, playing like a puppy.
She flew, running so fast on four legs they floated above the ground. Approaching at full speed, she yipped then took off, initiating a game of chase. Catching up quickly, he pulled back, letting her lead. Everything that passed at this speed still remained clear and crisp, not blurred as with human eyes. Feeling nips from behind, Sadie turned around, chasing him for a bit. He obviously held back his speed; the stride on those long legs gave him one step for every three of hers.
Sprinting past, he redirected her attention toward fresh water. Bending down to lap up a drink, she stopped, transfixed by a reflected image. The glassy calm pond showed a small wolf tilting their head one way, then another. Pacing a little circle, enraptured, Sadie’s gaze never left the pool, reminiscent of doing a twirl in front of a mirror as a human. Covered in a light tawny intermixed with cinnamon color, her head and back contrasted the white belly and face, all topped off with a spot of black tipping her tail. Familiar hazel eyes staring back from such a different face left her a touch bewildered.
Glancing at the male’s reflection she found him staring at their images as well. His wolf loomed over hers, much larger, so powerful. Lapping up cool water, she satisfied all final vestiges of thirst then sidled up next to him for a bold lick under his muzzle. One corner of his mouth kicked up, returning the action. Without a second look, he headed up away from the pond, as though he knew she would follow.
Moments later Sadie heard a rustling. She eased into a slow predatory stalk, and then shifted directions. Taking off without hesitation, her intrusion caused a family of rabbits to scatter off in different directions. Choosing which to follow in an instant, she thanked Gaia her prey hadn’t been a bear, chastising herself for being a fool who didn’t even
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