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#Chapter 49: Running with the Wolf — Part II

Nina

I caught up with the team in the middle of the athletic field. They were stretching for their run. I tried not to look at Enzo as he stretched, because watching his muscular form only made me want him more. Regardless of what Tiffany said about her college love, I still felt hesitant about Enzo with everything that had happened since I met him. Besides, I had to focus on school and work. Now was not the time to be worrying about boys!

The team looked up when I joined them on the athletic field as they stretched. Feeling a bit nervous, I started to stretch, too; most of them seemed P excited that a girl was joining them on their run today — including Justin — but apparently my presence bothered one player. His name was Bryan. “You’re running with us?” he asked,

standing up from his stretch.

“I suppose so,” I replied with a

sheepish nod.

Bryan frowned and folded his arms

across his chest.

“You’re not gonna slow us down, are

you? Everyone knows girls can’t run as

fast as guys.”

Before I had the chance to respond,

Justin stepped in at the same time and

defended me.

say that about her!” Justin said, balling his fists

him. Bryan wasn’t a small guy in the

our team

“Just for that, you can drop and give me fifty push-ups.

“Fifty?” Bryan whined.

can make it a hundred if you

the attitude,”

down on the ground to

one made a peep. ” Alright,” he continued, “let’s go. Bryan, catch up when you’re done. Maybe you can use this time to think about why

as the team started

the line of trees that sat at the end of the field.

these trails all around campus for students to hike on — and while I was a bit nervous that there could be another shifter out in the

guys talked and joked with each other. While I jogged behind them, I couldn’t help but observe Enzo’s form; he ran with an impressive amount of stamina, leading the group, just like how he ran that day on the treadmill. Back then, I

our way through the forest, running over small hills and jumping over fallen trees. Somehow, although I hadn’t run like this since high school PE class, I eventually found myself running at the front of the group with Enzo and Justin while

would hold us back,” Enzo said, slowing down just a little bit to match my pace so he could run beside me. “You

team for one semester in middle school, but I

were naturally pretty athletic,” Justin suddenly chimed in, running faster

at him and saw him shoot a competitive glance at Enzo, who merely clenched

a bit uncomfortable now as I was sandwiched

of the

from behind

Nina

There was a slight frown on his face, but I could also see a hint of amusement behind

Enzo

I replied, but was suddenly cut off

fun!” Justin said. “Sort of like old times.

was trying to get some sort of angle here, but as the rest of

I conceded,