Benjamin and I take our time returning to the cabin, neither of us saying much, just enjoying being around each other. He’s given me quite a bit to think about, and his offer really helped to take off some of the pressure that I’ve been feeling. There is so, so much riding on his mark being what reverses the spell that it really makes it feel far less special than it should be. Will my wolf feel that? Will it affect the outcome?
We reach the cabin and I can’t help but look at the old cedar tree that used to be home to a tire swing. I have no memories of it, and the only way I know it was there was that it’s in the background of an old photo, but I can feel the happiness that once came from there. I close my eyes and take a deep breath and I swear that I can feel the sound of kids la
