Chapter 10

IZZY POV

I woke up to howling. The room was dark and the curtains were drawn but they moved slightly in the breeze of the open window. I had no idea how long I had slept, but I felt great. I haven’t felt this rested in a long time.

I slid out of bed and padded to the window, pulling back the curtains. The full moon shone so brightly that it was almost as bright as the day. I leaned out, looking to see if I could see the animal that was howling.

It wasn’t just one animal. It was hundreds. All wolves. No wonder I woke up to them. They were all over the lawn and in the tree line. Some were playing and some were running, and some were just sitting there. Every once in a while, a wolf would howl, and dozens would answer it.

I stood in the window, just watching the beautiful animals. There must be a sanctuary of wolves close by because I have never even seen one in the wild, let alone hundreds. I watched quietly, enjoying the show that they were putting on until my attention w