Chapter 77: Disappointment

“Again,”

The burning. The ripping of skin. The feel of fur back onto my paws.

“And back.”

More burning. More skin ripping. The chill across hands devoid of any hair.

“Again,”

“God,” I choked out of my mouth as I fell forwards onto my hands. “Can I get a half a second of rest?”

I heard the squishing of feet against the gym mat. Then, the shade of someone crouching down next to me. I tipped my chin