Chapter 168

My wolf brushes her nuzzle affectionately against the neck of Edward's wolf before they both turn and face me. As their captivating eyes meet mine, it takes me a moment to understand what they are trying to convey, but I soon comprehend their message. Our work is done, they've fulfilled their task by guiding me across Pack lands and they are taking their leave. We've done it… We successfully scoured through the entire area and deactivated every single trap we've found. Edward joins me as we both send as much love and gratitude as we can in their direction before finally we thank them for their help and say goodbye. Then, just as suddenly as they appeared, they vanish. My heart skips a beat as a flash of fear spreads within me and I quickly search my mind for my wolf's presence. A relieved sigh escapes my lips when I find her. She's quiet and distant, as she usually is when I use my magic, but she's there. I haven't lost her. Suddenly, the Earth feels like it is disappearing under my feet as Edward and I are simultaneously sucked back to our physical bodies. Just as we are about to let go of the connection to the Earth, I hesitate. Although I can't hear his voice, I can feel how Edward is willing me to return, but he's disappearing from me. The traps… Even though they are deactivated, they can't be left out there, I need to remove them from the Earth.