Chapter Thirty-Four

RAFE

Silence. I get being in a hurry and wanting to get to your destination, but we’ve shifted forms a few times and could have made conversation. But Billy is the silent yet grunt in response type. I like silence, more than most, but I also like getting to know the people I work with. It’s part of my inquisitive nature.

I know he talks. I’ve heard him carry on with Raven during training and patrols. We are at our last stop before we get to the camp. “I think you should stay on the outskirts just outside the forest line while I go in,” I say to Billy.

“I will get as close as I can. No closer, no further. I know your mate and what she would do if I let anything happen to you, because I wasn’t where I should be.” His look is sharp.

“I wouldn’t ask you not to do your part, I just meant-.” I trail off. No purpose in trying to explain what I meant since he’s already shifting and runs further out waiting for me.

With a deep breath, I adjust the bag on my back and shift. Another hour and the