โLetโs go!โ I yelled behind me, frustrated with the progress these last few weeks had given these ladies. โHustle!โ I ran with them, leading while Lynn and Tina ran at the very back. I would have lapped them three times if I ran my regular pace, which is ridiculous. I donโt have access to my wolves yet.
Soon, Amy. Soon. Nixโs voice came to me as I panted around the track. I finished the laps and walked over to the water cooler and grabbed a bottle of water, waiting for everyone else to finish.
I stretched out my arms and then dropped to the ground to lean over my legs to stretch them. โAmy, you are killing us.โ Cass dropped next to me, and I looked up, surprised.
โYou finished first.โ
โNo, you did.โ Cass pushed me and laughed, but I shook my head slowly.
โNo, Cass. You were behind me, which is fantastic. You donโt have a weak wolf.โ I smiled over at her, and Nix chuffed in my head.
Of course, she doesnโt have a weak wolf. Lily just doesnโt see the point in putting her strength into her aura when she can use it to make herself stronger or faster. Unranked wolves have to make the distinction. What would be more useful in the pack? Aura or physical strength? The conceited wolves, like their human counterparts, choose aura to seem bigger, and smarter wolves make use of the physical attributes.
โWhy do you have both?โ I leaned back, with Cass looking like I lost my mind. โWhat?โ
โWho are you talking to?โ Cass leaned over her legs.
โMy wolf,โ I answered slowly while furrowing my brow.
โYou talk to your wolf?โ
My head snapped over to face her. โYou donโt?โ
โNoโฆโ
โOh, Cass, you should. First, it strengthens your bond, and second, they are your best friend and confidant.โ
โHow do I start?โ Cass sat back.
โHave you heard your wolf speak yet?โ I moved closer.
โNoโฆโ
โDonโt they go over this with you in school?โ I shook my head.
โThe Luna is supposed to teach usโฆโ Cass looked down and froze. My mother was supposed to teach the wolves here, and she left.
โOkay.โ I stood and helped her to her feet. โNew plan for today, ladies, new plan. Make your way here, please.โ
โThey havenโt completed their laps,โ Tina called over.
โYeah, I know, but I just heard something that I think is hindering them, and I plan on rectifying it right now. Come on, ladies, gather 'round and sit, please.โ I had Cass sit back down with the others, and I passed everyone a water bottle. โSettle, and when youโre ready, we will try something new.โ
โWhat is it now?โ Amanda whined.
โSilence,โ I snapped and waited for the others to settle.