The door slammed behind her, but Emerald didn't stop. She didn't pause to think or even figure out where she was headed.
Her wolf had already surged forward, and the next moment, her body shifted. Fur burst through her skin, her feet transformed into paws, and she was off and running.
The forest rushed by in shades of green and brown as the cold wind whipped against her fur. She ran without a clear path, her paws hitting the ground hard, branches scratching her as she moved. All she felt was a mix of anger and heartbreak swirling inside her like a chaotic storm.
Then it started to rain. First, it was just a light drizzle, but then it turned into a heavy downpour.
Thunder rumbled above as the clouds grew darker, and rain soaked through her coat. The ground became slippery, with her paws splashing through muddy patches and puddles.
She didn't really care until the lightning struck, lighting up the forest with a bright flash.
She froze, breathing heavily, her heart racing.
