I stayed by my father's beside as the sunlight began to creep across the sky, night turning into early morning, then morning transitioning into a bright and hot afternoon. After a few hours, Maria left the infirmary to return home. After she left, I lowered my head and let the guilt wash over me.
This is all my fault, I thought morosely, resting my elbows on the bed nearest my father. He hadn't moved in all the hours since I'd been here. My mother had fallen into a restless sleep, her hand still placed in his.
You couldn't have known he'd go after your family, my Wolf tried to reason, but she too seemed subdued.
Yes I could have! He likes to play games; I should have known that anyone close to me would be a direct target!
He could have just wanted Pack Doctor blood regardless of the re
