Running with Wolves by Cynthia Cooke

Author:Cynthia Cooke
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

“You were right.” Jason hopped back into the truck and quietly shut the door. “Malcolm’s men are at the front gate. Johnny is nowhere in sight.”

“I’m sorry,” Shay whispered, wishing for his sake she hadn’t been.

“Don’t be. I shouldn’t be surprised.”

“What are we going to do now?” She looked at the chain-link fence disappearing through the trees.

“We’re going to have to climb the fence.”

She looked down at her bare feet and cringed. “What about Buddy?”

Ears pricked, Buddy looked up at them and whined.

“We’ll manage. Somehow,” he muttered. “At least once we get beyond the perimeter the Abatu will no longer be able to track us.”

“And that black shadow?”

“That was the Gauliacho. Demons from the other side. It came through the crack in the wall of the cave and apparently wasn’t alone.”

A shiver tore through her.

“Don’t worry. Once we’re beyond the gates they won’t follow us.”

He started the engine and drove for another five minutes before hiding the truck in the woods outside The Colony’s perimeter. They walked along the fence for a long time as they searched for a way in. Shay was growing more nervous by the second, peering through the trees, on constant alert for danger. Finally, they found a downed tree. “This could work.”

“You’re sure?”

“Yes, and once we’re on the other side, we’re safe.”

She stared at the large tree lying on the ground, then saw what he meant. Together, they hefted the tree up against the fence, then transformed it into a bridge, climbing up it. Showing Buddy how it was done.

At last, they were in The Colony and running free. It was hard to accept, but finally there was no more fear or worry that the Abatu or Gauliacho could find them. There was only her joy as she explored the sounds and smells of the forest. Everything was as it should be as they ran through the woods while the sky dimmed to dusk. They tracked for miles alongside a rushing river that flowed into a large and clear lake, the most beautiful lake she had ever seen. The reflection of the snow-peaked mountains shone in brush strokes of reds and purples across the glassy surface.

They turned inward, running through the woods until finally they stopped in front of a small house nestled within the trees. Smoke billowed invitingly from a stone fireplace.

Jason stilled amongst the large cedars and pines, lifting his nose into the air, catching the different scents. She and Buddy sat next to a tall tree and waited while Jason circled round the house. After a moment, he came back changed into his human form.

He crouched down in front of them. “Stay as you are until I’m certain it’s safe and I can get you some clothes.”

She nuzzled his hand, and together they walked up to the front door. She as a wolf. He without a stitch on. She supposed people here must be used to that. She didn’t think she’d ever get used to it. Jason knocked and

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