CHAPTER TWELVE

Werewolves liked to live deep in forested areas because humans never went that far for fear of animals that were too dangerous, or more importantly, for fear of encountering a werewolf.

For this reason, the nearest human settlement was nearly a day’s run in wolf form, and longer if they went on two legs. Marcel was a bit frustrated when the group had to stop later after noon to rest by a slow–moving stream.

The group, which numbered seven, included himself, Celia, Indra, Duncan, Lobo, Zeeb, and Layla, making four males and three females.

Marcel had clearly been holding back for their sake. Celia thought he could cover the journey in some hours if he wanted to. She, on the other hand, had been struggling to keep up with everyone.

She was slumped against a tree in human form, dreading the entire day and how much she had to exert herself. The others were certainly worn out from the running so far, but they could keep going once Marcel gave the order to continue.

Celia thought she might d