Alister awoke, his eyes gradually adjusting to the light filtering through the curtains. Turning his head, he saw Danaya peacefully asleep. For a moment, Alister simply stared at her, memories of the previous night flooding back. He could not resist stealing a kiss from her.
Alister gently brushed a stray lock of hair from her forehead, taking care not to wake her up. He sat up and pulled the blanket to cover her, causing Danaya to move slightly.
"Sleep some more," he said. Alister got up and went out of his room. It was time for him to go for his daily run and inspect the borders. He went out of the packhouse and breathed the cold air.
Alister removed his shorts and boxers and then began his transformation. The bones beneath his skin are beginning to crack and shift. His fur started
