-Riley- I woke up this morning, feeling strangely lightheaded and happy and almost giggling, even though nothing was right in my life. The sound of my giggle was strange even to myself. I had never been a giggling girl, even when I was young. I couldn't afford to giggle. And the day only got better when I realized how peaceful the pack-house looked and felt, without Hiran's obnoxious voice ringing throughout, and that made me even more happy. I spent the whole morning with my pups, and since there was no school today for the older ones, and Hiran wasn't there, as well, we all had a picnic together. I wanted to cheer them and myself up after last night. It was fun, and I could really smile after looking at their happy faces. Mirabel looked like she had totally forgotten what happened l

