Blood for the Pack

I was about to blow the bone whistle on my chest when my wolf mom stopped me with the last bit of strength she had.The wolf pack always paid back kindness. The Potters had taken in the sick and the old and gave the wolves a home.I knew she did not want me to destroy the Potters unless I had no other choice.The vet looked at her injuries and shook his head."There is nothing I can do.""She used to be the fastest wolf in the forest. She shouldn't die this way!"I screamed through my tears. My wolf mom wanted to wipe my tears for me, but she didn't have the strength. Her body curled up in pain and shame.I stayed with her all night. I cried myself to sleep.A loud bang woke me. The door was kicked open. The butler dragged me into the grand hall of the Potters' estate.Ava lay weakly on a soft chair. She had even put on makeup to look more pitiful, like she was barely hanging on.I tried to stand up, but Noah slapped me hard across the face."Ava went into the wild for resea

Ava pouted and complained, "That old wolf dragged those little beasts into the house and left blood everywhere! I was scared when I stepped outside! I have to get some semblance of revenge."Noah, do you think this bikini looks good on me?"Noah's voice turned thick and sticky as he said, "You little imp—you look best when you're not wearing anything."I kicked the door open.Ava was wearing a fur bikini, twisting her body while hanging on Noah's waist.I went crazy, limping forward to tear off her clothes, but I froze when I saw the bone flute hanging on her chest.My eyes were bloodshot as I grabbed her by the neck."Ava! What is that on your neck?!"Ava's veins bulged, and she could not speak.Noah pulled me down. "Are you crazy, May? It is just a dying old wolf. I can catch another one for you, okay?"The bone flute on Ava's neck was made from Wolf Mom's bones—the same as mine.That bone flute could command animals. Wolf Mom had broken her tail on purpose to let me make

Noah snapped, cutting the man mid-sentence, "As I said—finding May is the top priority! Do not report anything else to me!"…A week passed.Noah pulled every connection, but he could not locate me.Desperate, he knelt in front of John's door."Dad, I'm begging you. Tell me where May went."The doors stayed shut. John did not respond.Noah knelt for three days and nights, without food or water. His knees turned purple and swollen. Finally, he collapsed on the floor.Ava rushed over, lifted his head and fed him some salt water."She may be gone, but I'm still around. Why torture yourself and Mr. Potter for someone who's left?"Noah pushed her hand away, his voice hoarse, "You don't understand. May is my wife. Even if she let a snake bite me, I never wanted her gone. I just wanted her to listen to me. That's all…"Then, he passed out.When he opened his eyes, he reached out and grabbed Ava's hand."Oh, May—I knew you wouldn't leave me."Ava forced a gentle smile, swallowing

A huge chunk of flesh was missing from his arm. It hung limply against his chest like a twisted claw.After leaving the Potters, I returned to the forest with the wolves. I ran into several animal behavior researchers, all amazed by how well I understood animals and how I could command them.They offered me a position at a renowned wildlife institute abroad, with high pay. I traveled the world, giving lectures at major universities. My name became well-known in the field.I returned to my wooden cabin deep in the forest occasionally. The cliffs surrounding it made it almost unreachable, but every time I came back, the wolves were there, waiting.That day, I stared at Noah in disbelief. I never thought he could make it here alone—and run into me at the exact time I returned.Why was he here?Noah's legs gave out when he saw me. He nearly fell off the cliff, but he did not care. His eyes locked onto mine, filled with tears.I sat on the lead wolf, eyes wary. "Who's this mountain f