116 Run Like Wolves (2/2)

This was not a regular wolf pack, this was a pack of werewolves. Upon realising that they could understand each other, the Alpha was the first to take a human-like form. Vy followed suit.

”It is rare to see any shapeshifters in these woods,” the Alpha said. His voice was deep and rich.

Vy did not smile, ”I am not from around here.”

Her lack of expression was difficult for the Alpha to figure out if she was friend or foe. She was not hostile, he knew that. She was angry, he could see that.

But Vy's curiosity about the werewolves helped her to put aside her anger for a while.

”Do you live here,” she asked.

The Alpha shook his head, his shoulder-length black hair moved together with the breeze.

”We came from the Yellow Ring Mountains, about a two days journey from here,” he replied.

The Beta, who was also now in human form, whispered some words to the Alpha. ”Alpha, I don't think it is wise for us to tell her…”

Before he could finish, Vy assured him, ”Don't worry, I won't tell anyone.”

The Beta was surprised by Vy's interjection, but he did not say anything else as his Alpha waved him away.

Vy forced a smile, she wanted to be courteous, ”It's really nice meeting you, but I have some hunting to do.”

With those words, she turned back into her wolf form and was about to take her to leave when the Alpha called out, ”Wait! At least tell us your name, should we meet again, I would like to learn more about you.”

Vy turned around and replied through telepathy.

-My name is Vyrena Blackfire, and you?-

The Alpha placed his hand on his right chest and bowed, ”I am Alpha Darric, of the Moon Ring pack.”

Vy acknowledged his introduction before she ran off into the woods to look for her prey. On the other hand, the pack was buzzing with chatter. The mysterious shapeshifter whose emotions were strong enough to make the Alpha take steps back. This was unheard of!

”Alpha Darric is she a threat to us?” the Beta asked.

He was worried about the safety of their pack and the others under them. Shapeshifters in the past have been a hit or miss. Those who could shift into the form of a wolf either did not care about the packs that roamed the lands, or sought to rule over them.

”I doubt it, Bertuf,” the Alpha replied.

With their keen sense of hearing, they could hear Vyrena making her kill in the distance.

”She would make a strong ally.”