Chapter Twenty-six

They crossed the border into Denai’ Vena an hour after the sun disappeared behind the clouds. The relief amongst the werewolves was palpable and they appeared to become even more energized, knowing that they were only a short distance from home. However, they were all also aware that they were not yet completely out of danger, as long as they have not yet reached the fenced fortress that separated the Smallchief compound from the rest of the community.

Erin said a silent prayer in her heart that the rest of the journey will be uneventful. If they had made it this far without any attack, surely, they might get home in one piece without any more surprises.

“Almost there,” Danshak whispered beside her as if he could hear her thoughts.

Just then, they heard the piercing howl of a werewolf from somewhere ahead of them. They couldn’t see who it was yet, but they could all tell that the voice was coming from somewhere ahead of them. They kept on running, not breaking speed or formation as th