Chapter 26

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The full moon did more than make it easier to shift. It made a wolf stronger. It gave power denied to him when the moon hid her face, allowed him to conserve energies for other, more fruitful tasks.

Aden’s feet barely touched the cold, damp grass as he sailed over the reserve. His body had been screaming for this all night. Though he was strong enough to control his shifting at will, it was better when he didn’t have to fight his own nature. The moon called to him. It was a relief to finally answer her.

Ray’s scent carried easily on the slight breeze. Aden chased him into a small copse, but when the trail began to fade, he skidded to a halt. His head swiveled back. Somehow, he’d passed his prey. It was possible Ray had swerved upon reaching the trees; Aden had been running very fast. But there was another possibility, one that drew his gaze upward, that prompted Aden to drop to the ground.