Chapter 15

It was a bit weird, driving off the road. Jon had told Wild it was so they couldn't be spotted by the director on his way out. They would be watching what he was doing from the surrounding forest. Jon took a camera and a small recorder with before leading Wild away from his car and in the direction the director's vehicle had been heading. The leaflitter felt natural on Wild's paws. This was where he felt he belonged. He could feel it deep inside. His nostrils flared, and his ears twitched as he took in every sight and sound. He wanted to run. He pushed the idea down. He knew he couldn't, but he wanted to. He always had and always would. "Wild, keep up, kid." Jon called. He caught up quickly, slightly distracted. He smelled vanilla and coconut body wash with a slight hint of musk. It made him stop again. "Wild -"

"We aren't alone out here." He sniffed again, trying to locate that smell. It was above them somewhere. in the trees. A female. Copper. He was picking up a coppery smell now.