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The next day dawned brightly, the sun felt good on my skin and there was a little pep in my step. The kiss we shared replayed over and over in my mind as we walked. It was the first spontaneous thing I had done in a while and I couldn't wait to do it again. It was mid-morning when my good mood went south. I was in a thicket of bushes taking a piss when Ellaene cried out. I ran toward her only to find her convulsing on the forest floor. Her arms and legs looked misshapen and deformed, fur began to erupt all over and her face contorted to resemble a wolf. When the transformation was done, Ellaene let out such a mournful cry, my heart broke for her.

When she trotted over to me, I bent down to run my hands through her fur. It was thick, soft and the exact color of her eyes. She nuzzled me as I stroked her fur. "You're beautiful, Ellaene." She licked my face and I pushed her away. "Now that's gross. Why don't you give those new legs a workout. Go be a wolf."

I watched as she ran, she was amazing. It was if she was born to be a wolf. She darted in and out of bushes, made hairpin turns around trees and even gave playful chase to some small animals. When she came back to me, I swear she was smiling, her tongue was hanging out, lolling to one side. I scratched behind the ears and her eyes closed as she nuzzled me. "If you start shaking your leg, I'm stopping."

She cocked open one eye and gave me an incredulous look. I laughed at her. "It's a human thing. Forget about it. Do you think you can turn back into a person?" She shook her head. "No worries. Let me grab our stuff and we can continue. Just remember that I can't move as fast you." Ellaene let out a little chuff and once I had our supplies, she began to lead the way.

By nightfall, Ellaene was still a wolf and I was growing worried. But I was the only one. Ellaene acted as if she didn't have a care in the world. She would run ahead to scout for danger and then come back to me to make sure I was ok. When it came time to eat, she would hunt and bring it back to me. It was all a little weird and surreal. When I finally succumbed to sleep that night, Ellaene was curled up next to me her fur keeping me nice and warm.

Early next morning, I was woken up again by the sound of howls and then Ellaene's cries. When I finally spotted her, she was at the end of her transformation, panting for air. I ran a blanket over to her, covering up her naked body.

"You're back and you didn't pass out this time." I helped her up and got her over to the fire where she could warm up. I tried to give her food and water, but she refused. Instead she was busily trying to get dressed as well as pack up camp.

"Wait, wait! What's the rush? I think you need to rest, Ellaene."

Her dark hair swung with her head. "No, I can't rest. I… we need to go!"

She tried to dart past me and my arms reached out and brought her close to me. I spun her so that we were face to face. "Slow down for just a moment and tell me what's going on. Please," I implored her.

She took a deep breath and nodded. "I had a dream last night; the Divine Ones had a message for me. I was to go to Pruina Mountain as that was where the Custos Pack lived. They said what I seek is there."

Ellaene looked up at me, tears swam in her eyes, making them bluer than they had ever been. "I know I should be taking you to the Guardian's, but, I need to go where the Divine Ones tell me. I can feel it, Edward. I'm sorry but going home will have to wait. I hope you understand."

I wiped the few stray tears that had fallen and kissed her nose. "I get it, Ellaene. To be honest, I don't want to go home. There's nothing there but pain and heartache. Here is where I belong, with you. That I can feel."

Ellaene smiled so widely, her whole face lit up. "The Divine Ones said that what you were seeking was where I was going but that it had to be your choice. Come, let's go." So together we worked to pack up our belongings and changed course slightly.

"What or who are the Custos Pack?" I asked Ellaene once we got going,

"They are the group of shifters that I told you about. They are the oldest group on Everlee and the largest. They live on Pruina Mountain and are seen as the protectors of Everlee. It was one of their guards that saw you fall from the sky and sent a message for someone to check to see if you needed assistance. Their alpha is a man named Carlisle and his mate is Esme. The Divine Ones said they held answers to unspoken questions in my heart."

"What are those questions?"

Ellaene stopped and turned to face me. "I do not know."

"Then I guess we better keep going." She nodded and we continued in silence. A few hours later we were taking a breather and I was munching on some of the popcorn berries. "How far is the Mountain?"

"We're on it. I'm not sure where the pack nests, but I feel as if the path that I see up ahead is where we need to go. There are plenty of wolf tracks."

"Let's go and maybe we can get there before nightfall."

Half way up and Ellaene went still. Her face turned in multiple directions as if she was scenting the air. "Susfera," she whispered. I pulled my sword out just as I heard their annoying snorting and growling. "There are many of them." Her voice was heavy with worry.

In seconds we were surrounded by at least four or five of them. Ellaene and I swung at them, trying to be aggressive in the hopes it would scare them away. It didn't worked and what happened next was nothing that a giant blur.

One leapt at me and I swung at it, I missed but its back hoof clipped me and I went down. Ellaene screamed my name, then cried out in pain. I couldn't see her as I was dealing with a susfera. I rolled and dodged it until I was finally able to gain a clear shot and ran my sword through. My elation in my kill last mere seconds as I was knocked down by another and my sword went sliding out of my hands. That left me kicking and punching the one that clamped down on my arm.

"Get off me you ugly fucker!" My free hand found a branch that I swung with all my might to hit the susfera on the head. It squealed and it was enough for me to yank my arm free. Franticly I searched for my sword which I spotted several feet away. I dove for it as the susfera dove for me. I managed to get my hands on the sword as Ellaene, now in her wolf form, collided midair with the susfera.

I couldn't watch Ellaene fight as another stinky beast came barreling toward me. This one was a bit smarter than other susfera I've encountered. It moved faster and with more precision. Having enough of the dicking around, I charged after it. Which was stupid, as I fell to the hard forest floor and the susfera was on me in seconds. I literally wrestled that hairy pig and for a moment it felt as if I was losing. It managed to land several bites which stung like hell and all I managed to was beat it with a stick I found.

I had no idea how long I had been dealing with the susfera, but someone how I managed to kick it with both legs which launched it far enough that I could grab my sword and without thinking I threw it. It flew with a precision that could only be described as magical to land right between the eyes. I let out a little cheer as it dropped dead. My exhilaration lasted only seconds as I spotted Ellaene trying to fend off two susfera. Her fur was matted with blood and dirt and she was limping.

Rage, pure and white hot, coursed through my body. There was no way these stupid creatures were going to hurt Ellaene. With a roar I charged after them, swinging the sword with an unholy fury. In seconds the two susfera attacking Ellaene lay is bloody pieces. I gave them no further thought as I stumbled toward a too still Ellaene.

Several wounds were oozing blood, covering her glossy fur. Scanning the area I spotted our packs and I raced over to them pulling out one of the blankets. As gentle as I could, I laid Ellaene on it and wrapped her up so all that cold be seen was her head. She let out little whimpers of pain and I cringed with each one.

"I got you, baby. Hold tight. I'm gonna bring you to the pack. Just stay alive, Ellaene."

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