15. Self blaming

Ryan, Randall and Freya came back home injured and with heavy hearts. They had just lost a powerful wolf and a great friend.

Ryan gathered some wolves and told them to bring back Karlie’s and Hannah’s body back so something can bury them properly.

After that, they went to the hospital to get patched up. Their injuries were deep, but healing fast.

After the doctor was done with them, he let them rest.

Freya laid on the hospital bed, in her human form, with grievance. Karlie and she had been friends for years and years. She was always there for her to cheer her up. She was the bravest, funniest, and the most carefree she-wolf she knew. Karlie was like a sister to her.

Randall came towards her with crutches.

“How are you doing?” he asked her.

“Still alive.” She told him and asked, “What about you?”

He shrugged.

“I’ve been through worse.” He told her and sat beside her on her bed.

“Where’s my brother?” she a