CHAPTER 98 - Run with a Rogue

Ryan I raced through the woods, my powerful wolf body propelling me forward. The thick forest canopy enveloped me, rustling leaves turned whispering secrets as moonlight sliced through the branches. My muscles rippled under my fur with each stride, but my mind was a million miles away. As always since she came back to me, I wondered about Lyra. Did she miss me? Did she think about our brief time in the forest as much as I did? I wonder if she— Suddenly, a scent caught my attention. It lingered at the edge of my mind, teasing me with its familiarity. I pushed on, trying to shake the distraction. I ran on, muscles straining as I jumped over a gorge, grinning as my paws found purchase on the other side. I could run for hours, expel this pent-up energy. This damn frustration at— A low growl erupted behind me. I spun around, the scent hitting me again. Realization dawned. That scent I smelled earlier was from that Wolfsong rogue, Darian. "Alpha Thornton," Darian said, stepping out fr