As Avery held me, rocking back and forth, the life flowed back through my veins, but this time, it was different. I felt... whole. Alara had given me her soul, and with it, there was a different feel to my body. The darkness that once ripped against my flesh was replaced by a sense of peace and understanding. A neutrality. River lurked in the shadows, but even he felt at ease. It was strange.
"Hey, Nik... Nik... are you okay?" Avery asked, looking down at me.
"Yeah, babygirl, I am just fine. In fact, I feel better than I have in... well ever." I sat up, turning to look at Osric.
"Ah, the happy couple lives on. How unfortunate. I was hoping to once again, be the last lycan, but it appears Alara had other plans. Nevermind. Now, what is the task that you would have me do, so that I might d
