It was easy for me to do the same.

Strange, but it helped her. Her teeth cut through the fur and skin of her kill's shoulder, tearing away a
thick slab of streaming flesh. Rather than wince away as her human thoughts wanted to, she let her
wolf-self react instinctively. It was kind of a numbing thing, a thoughtless thing. It let her eat in peace.

It was easy for me to do the same. And I was glad I hadn't forgotten this. This would be my life again
soon.

Was Leah going to be a part of that life? A week ago, I wouldve found that idea beyond horrifying. I
wouldn't've

been able to stand it. But I knew her better now. And, relieved from the constant pain, she wasn't the
same wolf. Not the same girl.

We ate together until we both were full.

Thanks,she told me later as she was cleaning her muzzle and paws against the wet grass. I didn't bother;
it had just started to drizzle and we had to swim the river again on our way back. I'd get clean enough.
That wasn't so bad, thinking your way.

You're welcome.

Seth was dragging when we hit the perimeter. I told him to get some sleep; Leah and I would take over
the patrol. Seth's mind faded into unconsciousness just seconds later.

You headed back to the bloodsuckers?Leah asked.

Maybe.

It's hard for you to be there, but hard to stay away, too. I know how that feels.