Madison POV
At first, I was confused by the food issue. Anton had said they were almost out of food and had been living on rations, but that did not seem to be completely true. Maybe it was true in Anton's eyes, as he was a growing boy and not getting what he was used to, he had made some judgments of his own, but we were willing to share what we could, and when I got a chance, have Mary to make up food boxes to take to them, if Ezekiel allows this.
The trek back to the pack house was quick, maybe, because I was so ready for a real shower and my bed, I was so tired, the work of clearing the tunnels and caves was arduous, and everyone was tired. When I saw the pack house I almost burst into tears, I was so relieved to be back.
It was dark, and dinner most likely had commenced, but I coul
