Chapter 18

I watch in horror as the old Ford turns out onto the road leading off of Dark Moon land, panic rising and constricting my throat. Ember howls within me, begging to be let loose to chase after him.

I let her, my clothing ripping from my body as my auburn wolf emerges, lunging forward in pursuit of my brother.

Why would he leave us without saying goodbye? I whimper.

Ember's paws beat the ground in haste, cutting through the trees on each side of the road. I can feel Ricky slipping through my fingers.

Ember takes a shortcut, legs flying as her muscles strain with the exertion. She flings herself into the road just before the pillars marking the end of pack land, the Ford's brakes screeching as Ricky slams on brakes to avoid hitting us.

"What the fuck, Natalia!" He shouts as he climbs out of the passenger side, slamming old Betsy's door behind him. "Do you want to be fucking run over?"

Ember sits down, panting heavily.

"What the fuck are you thinking?" Ricky continues to rage befor