I showered, washing all of the dirt and grime off of me. I let the warm water wash over my aching body for longer than I originally intended. With my wolf still suppressed, Amara said it would take time to regain strength. She wanted me to work out every day to build muscles, but after being malnourished for several years, even something as simple as gardening made my muscles ache.
Before the water started running cold, I forced myself out of the water, not wanting to be greedy. I went to my room and stared at my closet, realizing I didn’t have any fancy clothes. Amara had given me clothes that no longer fit her due to her pregnancy. Most of the clothes still hung loosely on my body.
Normally, I didn’t worry about what I looked like or how the clothes fit my body, but tonight, I wanted
