Third Person's POVMelanie paused for a moment.Then, in an even voice, she said, "Your dad, Moira, and I all prepared gifts for you. You're still a cub—it's alright if you didn't bring one."She smoothed the collar of her shirt."If you want to show your feelings, you can prepare something yourself for your great-grandmother's birthday next time."Her voice remained gentle as the words left her mouth.But Melanie knew her expression was not.Deep within her mind, her wolf, Frost, slowly opened her eyes.She made no sound, merely watching Melanie in silence, as if reminding her that something instinctual was gradually fading away.Melanie hadn't reminded Trista to prepare a gift.But she also knew that if Trista truly cared, the moment she learned today was Monica's birthday, she should have thought of it on her own.The gift didn't need to be expensive.Even a childishly drawn wolf totem would have
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