Patch POV

He had to get to his mate!

Why did the halls seem so d*mn endless, even on four legs?

His eyes turned golden and his wolf vision scanned every corner for anyone or anything that could get in his way. What was that? Oh. Another stupid statue. Never mind.

A paw swatted at him from behind and he spun, coming nose to nose with Dirge. “Don’t say it. We messed up. And don’t tell the elders.”

Dirge’s gaze flicked away for a second. ...