Chapter 11

"It's been seven years since I left this town, and it seems like nothing has changed since I left."

"Ana! You look beautiful, it's been so long since I last saw you, you ungrateful girl."

"Likewise, Mrs. Morel. Still as beautiful as ever. And where's my nephew?"

"Today is his sixth birthday, his welcome to the pack, his initiation. So Henry took him while I picked you up. How was the trip?"

"Tiring. You know how they get when they're irritated. I wanted to throw them out of the plane, but they told me I couldn't open the hatch. So here we are, Clara, without a scratch."

"Nobody told you to bring us along. We were fine in London, Mother. I don't know why we're in this little town."

"Look at you. Don't you want to see your aunt? My town is so awful that you can't even visit me."

"I endure this trip for you, Aunt. Where's Rommel? I want to see him."

"We'll see him later. Let's go inside, and Doménica, where is she?"

"Don't worry, Clara. Take Estela inside. I don't want her to catch a col