Chapter 72: The Standoff

Matt gently set Camden down and positioned himself in front of her, preparing to shift into his wolf form. But before he could complete the transformation, Camden's voice pierced through the tension. "Wait! I think it's Clayton," she shouted, trying to confirm her suspicions in the darkness. The wolf was fast approaching, showing no sign of slowing down. Camden began to suspect that she may be wrong, she must have made a mistake. If it were Clayton, surely he would stop to speak to them or something? Camden's heart skipped a beat as she considered the possibility of Clayton attacking Matt. Would he be so petty at a time like this? The Clayton she had come to know of recent might be, she thought sadly. "Camden, is it him?!" Matt asked frantically. "I... I don't know!" Camden cried, doubt and uncertainty clear in her voice. Matt couldn't wait any longer, he shifted, ready to protect Camden from whoever this wolf was. Now in his wolf form, Matt positioned himself as a shield between Camde