Lucia arrived home after a long day of work, her mind occupied with thoughts of Nicholo. The whole day had passed without a single word from him, and the silence was gnawing at her. As she approached the door, she noticed her parents, Agatha and Fenris, standing by the entrance, their expressions a mix of urgency and concern.
"Lucia, there you are," Agatha said, her voice gentle but hurried. "We need to leave for an emergency. A wolf on the north side of the valley is due to give birth any day now and needs our help."
Fenris nodded in agreement. "We waited for you to come back so we could let you know. We'll be gone until after the full moon."
Lucia's heart sank at the thought of being alone, especially with everything going on with Nicholo. "I understand. Be careful, both of you."
Aga
