Since I'm at the back I am easily able to edge closer to the edge of the path and sneak into the trees while keeping track of the group. I duck under all the places no regular size wolf can fit making me smile mentally. It was fun being small.
When I hear a twig snap from behind me, instantly stop and turn snarling, ready to attack the wolf. I'm stunned when I'm face to face with a jet black wolf who has a single white paw. It was identical to mine except the opposite colour. I also noticed it was also the same paw as mine, the left one. He's also super tall so I have to look up, and as I do I'm entranced by pure gold eyes. However he made no move to attack, but just watched me. My snarling stops, for some reason I felt like I could trust him.
It's then I smell the scent I smelt earlier coming from the wolf. Forests and the air after it rains. It was addicting and I couldn't stop myself from breathing in deeply through my nose a few times, I felt no threat from him, so I did something you should never do to a strange wolf, I turned my back on him and carried on to catch up with the rest of the group.
We must have been on the move for hours as when I glanced up at the sky through the trees, it was a gorgeous orange with pink mixed in.
"It's getting dark now," I link the black wolf. I heard his paw steps stop completely with a thump which caused me to stop and turn to him. He'd tripped over a branch. I giggled mentally, he probably thought I forgot he was there. He quickly got up, shaking his wolf head and we continued following the others through the edge of the forest avoiding all the holes in the ground and in the black wolfs case, fallen branches.
As he came closer, I suddenly felt the powerful aura around him, though not as powerful as the kings. I bow my head down a little in respect.
I glance up at him admiring his height and pure colour. I still couldn't understand why I felt so relaxed with him, I never trusted anyone but with this wolf I felt I could tell him anything and he'd keep my secrets safe.
I suddenly jump at the unfamiliar sexy male voice in my head, speaking through wolf-link 'wait sexy' what is wrong with me. "We'll be resting for the night soon. It's getting late."
A wolf-link is a private link between wolves so that nobody listens in, you have to be close by to them to do it but i prefer to the pack mind link. If it wasn't for my parents higher ranking, I'd probably not be able to do it myself. I felt his surprise when I answered him, even though I'd wolf-linked him first "Sounds good"
I start to imagine how it would feel being cuddled up to him in wolf form. He is much taller than me and my wolf head would rest against his heart. 'What is wrong with me? I've never thought about this kinda thing before. Focus Ella' I tried to dismiss my thoughts but my wolf, Ally got involved, 'Ella he is cute though, and handsome' I smile at her mentally, but shake off the thoughts.
I weave around the trees easily, leaving the black wolf to find a different way around. I notice his muscles are very prominent through his black fur, making him much larger than me.
The black wolf stares at me with amusement in his eyes as I pick up my pace a bit while almost prancing around, letting my tongue hang out of my mouth, enjoying feeling free.
I notice a medium sized open space as I glance through the trees. It's still a bit ahead but could be the perfect place for us all to rest for the night.
"Do you see that open clearing up ahead?" I ask the black wolf who is only a few steps behind me. He sends validation to me but goes quiet for a minute.
"Good spot, but the Alpha King already saw it and we are resting there for the night. Everyone is allowed to have a bit of freedom running or hunting after he makes sure everyone is there." I send an ok down the link and let him feel my excitement. I've wanted to be a normal wolf for years and now's my chance to have some fun.
His eyes show curiosity as he looks at me, "Hey Mr, do you think you can catch me?" Before even giving him a chance to answer, I ran.
Almost immediately I heard him behind me, I couldn't help but feel a burst of energy making me run faster. I could hear my heart pumping faster as our paws beat against the ground.
I dodge the trees, lunging forward as I hear him getting closer. 'He thinks he can out run me, HA, we'll show him.' We get strange stares as we race past everyone but we don't care.
My excitement increases as we arrive at the clearing. I quickly admired it and put my focus back on the chase. I wasn't fast enough as a large mass tackles me to the ground.
We roll around for a while until finally we stop and I'm underneath him, with his large front paws either side of my head. I couldn't stop the inappropriate thoughts that ran through my head. He let out a growl of amusement and victory. "Got you little wolf" The humour evident.
I glared at him with fake anger, trying to cover the fact that I was drooling inside from the nickname, even though I didn't know why. "Are you sure you got me?" I mused. He let's his guard down thinking and I take advantage of it.
I use my back paws to kick his leg. It gives out and he rolls to the side, giving me the chance to roll out and quickly stand. I stand over him with a wolfish grin on my face at his confusion. He stands as I begin to trot away. I whip my tail at his face before leaving to rub it in.
"Better luck next time, big wolf."
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Sorry everyone for the chapter being uploaded quite late, I ended up going out and didn't get back until about an hour ago. As soon as I got in I got straight to work to get this posted.
It's a quite a long one tonight so hope you enjoyed it. Next chapter Wednesday.