Taurian cursed as he opened Dena's back door and shut it behind him. Damn woman didn't know when to stay put for her own safety. A low-pitched howl had vibrated in the air near her home. Even in his human form, he'd been able to hear it. Hmmm...interesting.

There were woods to the right. Was his enemy hiding there? Feasting on one of Earth's creatures to lure out Dena so it could attack her? Taurian jogged down a dirt path to find the source of the noise.

After two ...