Chapter 78 - Preparing

* * * Max’s POV * * *

Eagerly awaiting the return of Jasper and Allan, I’m pacing by the gates. Back and forth, back and forth, every movement of grass, tree or bush and my eyes search the area for any sign of them.

They have been gone for almost five hours now. We’d anticipated that it would take them 1.5 to 2 hours to travel the distance to the Blood Eclipse pack. I should have gone with them, but I would have slowed them down. There’s no way I can keep up with them over that kind of distance. I repeatedly check the time and my phone for any messages or missed calls. I’m going to miss the training session this morning if they don’t return soon.

The last few days, I’ve trained morning and evening, making sure that I take an ice bath to ease my muscles. I made sure to take Dr Marshall’s advice and had Joe transfer some healing energy. It had felt amazing; within the space of a few minutes, I’d gone from tired, aching, and sore to feeling invigorated and full of energy. He has volunte