Lacking Humanity|Half Crescent

Chapter Thirty-Four

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There most certainly was a bear in that direction. Not only did it supply fresh meat for the following weeks of travel. But Andy thought it hilarious that it matched Sage's in color.

Over the course of the next few days, which turned into a week as they trained long and hard with their gifted supplies of mined silver ore—It was strenuous and long, but Sage started to favor using the duel blades. And if she started to get tired, Andy thought it best to give her two halves of a whole.

It did require more work to learn either formation, but it was worth it.

Especially when Sage found herself leaving the cabin inn all dressed and ready to return home.

"Hey, maybe if we're lucky. We'll make it in time for Christmas!" Grey cheered, and Sage's smile turned wide. It wasn't the pup's first Christmas, but it certainly would be a blessing to return in time for the festivities.

However, Torin had eyed Sage closely, knowing full well that the she-wolf was nervous. And with proper cause if anything, he didn't mask his confusion about her situation. But after hearing out the finer details, he understood that Alpha Andy had left her in a bit of a bind, though that didn't escape the feelings either had for the other.

You know...I don't think he's taken a good look at your tattoo.

My tattoo? Yes he has, he likes it a lot.

That's the symbol of an Alpha female, those markings are claiming that you're Luna.

The surrounding wolves were currently working on packing the bags and pouches to already shifted wolves, but Sage stood her ground—Her nose twitching underneath the bear's head.

Be prepared for a fight.

That's what Luna Alanna said in Oak Woods. I'm worried.

As you should be. I've never met Remus Moon, but I've heard plenty about the family—I'm surprised he didn't figure it out yet.

I told him adopted last name. He doesn't know about me, Half Crescent not connected with packs in America or Canada.

From there on, Torin had sworn that he would attempt to stop any fighting from happening. Especially if the young Luna was indeed pregnant. While that will come as a shock and a disagreement—He had hope that it wouldn't turn out as horrific as his wolf was planning it as.

That's if Remus is still alive and well after facing a missing then presumed dead mate.

However that was beside the question, Torin would relay any and all hopeful details that her mate was probably doing alright. And while he didn't have constant contact with his own mate, he wouldn't know what he'd do if she was stripped away from him so suddenly.

His morals were different than those in the states, and most defiantly different from a female who spent her whole life in captivity.

Though either admired the other just the same, he found her little quirks adorable—But in a fatherly sort of way, now that he knew who she is and what she planned to do.

Besides, his own children were much older than herself.

"So how far is Crescent Moon from here?" Chase questioned, setting a pack onto the next shifted beast in line and Torin laughed. "Oh, about a few hundred miles give or take. You're up for a run?" The indication of a run caused Sage to pique her interest, but that was certainly not an option when there were dozens of others to keep up the pace.

Including two precious little wolves that had their bunnies strapped to their backs. "I bet Sage is, come on...This isn't a race, you'll see your pups soon." Severin said, placing a hand on her shoulder to firmly grasp that this was the final stretch.