As I entered the room, my thoughts came to a halt. The woman sitting in a rocking chair by the fireplace, knitting something, turned her head in my direction. I bowed until she spoke.
"Come, sit."
I approached her, and as I did, she added, "Have them stay where they are."
I softly commanded, "Remain as you are."
She looked at me with a serious expression. I knew very little about this woman, and what I did know was based only on rumors. I took my seat and waited for her to speak. It didn’t take long for her to reveal her thoughts.
"Word has spread of my son behaving like a lunatic wolf since your arrival," she said, her gaze unwavering.
I kept my focus on her, waiting to see if she would let me speak. Instead, she continued.
"It wasn't enough that you came unannounced into one of hi
