He smiled down to her, and as he left, he put up a quick, but strong, safeguard, so nothing could get inside, through the earth or the cave entrance. He took off into the night, a wolf moving at preternatural speeds. Soon, he was upon a small farming settlement, and he shifted back, advancing slowly on a farmer and his boy. He made sure the boy was turned away before luring the father out, towards him. He fed quickly, just enough for him and Skyler without killing the man. Sealing the bite, he laid the man down and took off to the cave.
His slow footsteps brought him back to his love. He moved to sit next to her on the bed, and his fingers slowly went through her long, luxurious hair. "I'm back." He whispered.