The Stray Moon
I pant, mouth full of snow and defeat.
He lets go. He doesn’t even bother to check if I’ll run again.
I lie there, staring up at the moon. The circle closes, but now it’s looser, the tension gone. The pack knows who’s in charge.
Lucian gives a single, short bark. The others back off, heads down, tails low, as if even they’re embarrassed for me.
I try to stand, but my legs won’t answer. I settle for breathing.
He circles once, just to make sure I understand, then plants himself in front of me, eyes never leaving mine.
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