Sam POV
The pre-dawn air was cool and crisp as I set out for a run. The soft glow of the moon cast a gentle light upon the forest. As I shifted and ran along an unfamiliar path, my thoughts were consumed by the events of the past few days. I needed the time and space to clear my head and, at the same time, to talk with Nathan.
With each step, I felt the tension begin to ease. The rhythmic pounding of my wolf’s feet on the ground served as a soothing sound that calmed my restless mind. We slowed down when we were about to reach the edge of a secluded spot and then stopped before we took a deep breath. In the stillness of the night, I reached out to Nathan.
“Nathan,” I called out. “I need to talk to you.”
Almost immediately, he replied, “I’m here. And may I say you did me proud, Sam. I’m
