The soldiers of Tredo bowed deeply as they watched Ruby and Matthew leave. They all held their breath as they watched the Lycans transform, knowing that the Lycan King and his soldiers could kill them quickly if they wanted to.
Ruby held onto Matthew's fur as he began to run quickly. She tightened the thick cloak that covered her body, shielding herself from the cold air. Raising her head, she watched the clouds in the sky darken, even striking lightning as a sign that the storm would be coming.
"Will we make it to Veritas before the storm?" Ruby asked hesitantly.
"We can. However, our journey will be quite uncomfortable," Matthew warned her. "Ruby, can your body handle my true speed?"
