Five Starfish
I found my Grandmother in her little study, poring over the day's rota.
"Hi, Grandmother," I chirped happily. Having my voice back was a huge relief.
She glanced up at me, her lips twisting into a scowl. I still couldn't figure out why my existence seemed to bother her so much, but it was clear she wasn't fond of me. She hadn’t done anything but frown and scowl at me since I’d arrived.
Grandfather, on the other hand, didn’t smile often, but at least he didn’t look at me like I was something unpleasant. Sighing inwardly, I turned back to my grandmother.
"I see Alpha gave you permission to speak again. Personally, I liked the silence," she said, her voice as bitter as her expression.
It was a shame. She was a striking beauty, the kind of woman who could have steppe
