Swiftcurrent Creek but anything is preferable to the pain

There was no time to even wince against the bite of Merrick's fangs in his flesh, nor to savour the victory of seizing his sire's in his own jaws. The Bruin-witch was quick to adjust, swinging his body around in a manner that made Aventus' jaws ache for trying to hold on. By the time his sire's hip connected with his flank, Aventus was forced to release his hold, but not for long.

The boy was quick to aim for the side of Merrick's nape instead, driving himself forward with the aim of grabbing his father and shoving him over.