I awaken in the middle of the night and take a long shower. Magnus is sleeping soundly. I decide to venture outside to shift, allowing my wolf to run free. Reaper is asleep in the moon tree. As I ready myself to run, I feel warm sparks gliding down my spine. Alec is standing beside me, gently caressing the fur down my back as I turn my head.
'You are a lovely wolf,' he murmurs and kneels, and I rest my head on his lap while he pats me even more. 'May I join you on your run?' he inquires.