Abel POV “There is a pack ahead of us, they are moving to the east. If we take a small break the trail should be clear by the time we make it to the river.” Layla informs me. Her big brown eyes await my direction, so I stop walking and hold my hand up motioning for the pack to halt. “There is currently werewolf pack at the river. They are slowly moving though. We are going to take a break to give them a chance to leave before we show up.” I link the pack. Most of them nod in agreeance and some even take a seat. We have taken most of the journey in our human form verses our wolf form. It’s harder for other species to detect us this way. Layla rubs my arm with her free hand and snuggles in close to me. All since last night I have had this strange need to be around her, to touch her and to