Chapter 16 Lifeline

"Is there anyway to stop the mark from hurting the pups without taking Aisha's life as well?" Rixa asked.

"Other than the Meld, letting one or both pups to die to save Aisha's life, there is one last idea I have.” Doc-O put his finger to his temple, to recall the memory.

“There are Old Ones, the wolves before humans. They scattered through the wilds to avoid contact with their brother wolves, for different reasons. Many of them to connect with their human, allowing Nature his balance. Some left to find peace, another to learn the Meld, others for pure isolation. They pride themselves in honoring the Old Ways, and if you manage to meet one, then you are either blessed or cursed depending on the wolf you ask.” He said.

“The prices haven't changed, no modern currency, always something useful. No money, try food, clothes, and spices. If you want help from an Old One, you must also be pure of heart for them to consider you worthy of standing on "their plane of battle." Doc-O finished. R