Chapter 45. The Dangerous Ascent

We stopped near the path of a crystal-clear river, and the current seemed strong. We quenched our thirst by leaning over to drink from the pristine water. Finally, I decided to break the silence with a trembling question:

“Are we getting close?” I tried to keep my voice steady, even though my exhaustion was evident.

The Alpha assessed me with a sidelong glance before responding, his voice carrying a challenging tone, “Already tired, human? The real journey hasn't even begun yet!”

My expression revealed my surprise at his resilience, and I looked at him intrigued, saying, “I don't know how you can maintain this determination, whether in human or wolf form. You're truly superhuman!”

He gave an enigmatic smile before explaining, “You confine yourself to your human form and your hybrid form, but both live within you as one. When you deeply understand this and can connect with both, you won't tire easily, no matter the challenge. The strength will be the same, re