The pack run (12)
From the moment the painful shift into the wolf form ended, Talia retracted to the back of her mind, letting Liseli take over. The old beast was craving freedom and to stretch her paws, and Talia was not in the mood to interact with anyone, so this worked for both of them.
Liseli felt Caleb, Pierce, Liam, and Lulu in the area but since the four guards were only keeping watch from the distance, she didn't bother with them.
After a short run, Liseli settled at the top of a rock, and she gazed into the water while enjoying the wind that ruffled her fur.
'Do you want to talk about it?', Liseli asked Talia.
'No.'
'Are you sure?'