The Viridian Heir: Shadows of Destiny

r away as possible before anyone noticed she was gone. The Viridian Moon pack's land stretched wide, but beyond it, the world was unfamiliar to her.

sharp tug, she ripped off part of the gown, tossing the delicate fabric to the forest floor. It didn't matter anymore

ateful for her wolf tonight-the color which enabled her to blend with the shadows. Running in her wolf form was faster, easier,

ed her wolf an explanation, but this wasn't the time for that conversation. They were running away from their wedding and responsibilities, which was a cowardly thing to do, but she couldn't help it. She knew if she stopped

y older, and they looked carefree and relaxed. It seemed the high-ranking wolves were at the banquet, celebrating the prospect of her union to Rustyn, l

was one issue-they were on the right side of the border, and the left side wasn't the safest way to travel. There were stories of people who had gotten lost within realms after leaving throug

ded Vera's help. "Vera, I'm really sorry I blocked you out, but I can't explain now. I promise I'll tell you everything if we survive this.

he horror stories, and she loved Ava too much to leave her alone. So, taking a deep breath and feeling the cold night a

rt, a reminder of the life she was abandoning. But Ava gritted her teeth and pushed on. She thanked her stars she hadn't let him mark her. When he had asked, she'd told him they should

The forest was a maze of towering trees and tangled vines, each step a fight against the constraints of the life she was fleeing. The scent of damp earth and pine

t know where they were or how far they had gone from the border, but she could feel her strength-and Vera's-weakening. It felt like they had been running for years, and yet dawn never came. But d