Sunset Valley Rihad

The two boys were fueled by each other, racing on long legs with seemingly endless energy until they had arrived at the base of the impressive mountain. The shadow slowed his pace and hunkered into a prowl, sniffing along the edges of their border for a place that would be weaker, not so heavily marked with wolf scent.

Nicodem’s ears swiveled, searching for a sign that they would be found out. If a border patrol happened on them, their youth might grant them some room to wiggle. Nico couldn’t help but think that he did not wish to test this. Only Deja could speak for them and he had a tendency to ruffle feathers if left to his own devices.

A short distance away, Nico wuffed for Deja to follow. He had found a place near the jagged stones where the markings were not as strong and he thought it would allow them easy access.