Home… The word landed in Celeste's ears, sending a delightful shiver down her spine. She hadn't felt this way in a long time. Goddess. She missed home.
But how on earth were they going to make it back? Celeste couldn't help but sneak a peek at their naked body.
They had shifted in the forest, and their clothes must have been ripped to shreds during the transformation. Even if they went back into the woods to scour for their lost garments, she was sure they wouldn't find anything helpful.
Besides, they were currently in an unfamiliar city, stuck right in the heart of the forest. Even if they had some cash, prancing around in their birthday suits wasn't the best approach to buying new threads.
This was the inconvenience of being a werewolf! Each time they underwent a transformation, whatever clothes on them would be torn apart, leaving them stark naked. If they weren't prepared in advance, they would have to run around naked.
Celeste couldn't help but feel a pang of frustration. They had darted into the woods without a second thought, completely oblivious to the situation they would face afterward. But did she regret it? Nah, not at all. Snuggling up in Jeremy's arms, the sheer comfort and contentment made her crave his presence even more. Given a million chances, she would still opt to sprint away with Jeremy by her side.
"But, uh, any ideas on how to get back home?" Jeremy pondered, his eyes scanning Celeste's form from top to bottom. Then, with a cheeky grin, he suggested, "Shall we make a daring, naked dash back?"
Celeste burst into laughter and playfully shoved Jeremy. But Jeremy's grip around her tightened, refusing to let her go.
"We shift and hit the road back home?" Celeste suggested in Jeremy's arms after a brief moment of silence.
Jeremy let out a whistle. "A road trip as wolves? I like it."
It was in the middle of broad daylight. If they decided to dash through the urban jungle in their wolf forms, it would undoubtedly turn heads and raise alarms. And roaming around in their naked human form would attract even more attention.
So, it seemed like the wiser choice to tap into their lupine instincts, transform into wolves, and follow the road home. Sure, they didn't exactly know the way, but luckily the two cities weren't too far apart. As long as they stuck on the road and stayed hidden in the lush forest, they should be out of harm's way and make it home eventually.
Besides, the rogues were still prowling the city. Returning there now might lead them straight into a face-to-face encounter with them. And who knows, even Kent might show up. Thoughts of Kent momentarily tugged at Celeste's guilty conscience. But her inner wolf swiftly growled, pushing the feeling aside.
And so, they made their decision.
The sunlight filtering into the cave wasn't scorching, but it caressed their bodies with a warm, cozy embrace. Celeste squinted her eyes playfully, nestling her head against Jeremy's chest, wanting to relish a little while longer in the bliss of this beautiful morning. But Jeremy's stomach had other ideas and let out a rumbling protest, loud enough to break the short silence again.
This instantly drew Celeste's attention downward, her gaze fixating on Jeremy's chiseled abs. Those rock-solid muscles weren't just for show. They demanded a fair share of calories.
"Really hungry, huh?" Celeste quipped with a smirk on her face.
In response, Jeremy's stomach rumbled like a ferocious beast. Caught off guard, Jeremy let out an awkward chuckle.
Celeste couldn't resist giving his well-defined abs a playful smack, expecting a little bounce back. But she didn't anticipate how those muscles clung to her hand, firm and powerful, as if they had a story to tell.
Shaking her head to snap out of her reverie, Celeste pressed her hand against Jeremy's chest to hoist herself up. Jeremy let out a surprised grunt, clearly not expecting Celeste's sudden move.
"Rise and shine, Jeremy. Let's get breakfast!"
The two of them shifted, quenching their thirst in the nearby lake and embarking on a wild hunt through the forest. With their animal instincts guiding them, they traversed the woodland, following the winding road that led them back to their home.
The journey proved to be surprisingly uneventful, and with no urgent deadlines to meet, they strolled leisurely, basking in the freedom of their lupine forms.
But being wolves took its toll, sapping away their energy bit by bit. So, they decided to take a break midway, returning to their human shapes. Though Celeste still felt a tad awkward being naked in front of Jeremy, it was definitely less awkward than in the morning. Jeremy and Celeste even took a moment to update each other about the latest happenings.
They had thought the distance between the two cities was short, and they shouldn't have to walk for too long to reach it. But to their surprise, the combined speed of their wolf steps took almost a whole day for them to see familiar sights.
By the time they returned to their secret base, it was already late at night. They had already hunted once on the way. But the long journey had left both of them very tired.
The weariness must have been etched across their faces, visible for all to see. The werewolves from their pack were surprised at the sight of them, but they didn't ask too many questions about what happened. Everything could wait until tomorrow.
Celeste and Jeremy returned to their room, a room with only one bed.
Celeste shifted back and headed straight to the bathroom for a quick freshen-up, scrubbing away the dirt and grime from her wild escapade. Then she came out and surrendered to the embrace of the soft mattress. She closed her eyes, anticipating the sweet embrace of sleep.
Before slumber claimed her, she sensed Jeremy also going into the bathroom to wash. After a while, she heard the bathroom door creak open, followed by the rhythm of footsteps approaching the bed. And then, the weight of the bed shifted, and she was enveloped in a warm and familiar embrace.
Celeste let out a contented sigh, surrendering completely to the realm of dreams.