3 Charlotte spread her hands, gesturing to the bare plot of dirt outlined a few feet behind Boone and Ann’s house. Damon had come to visit, and she thought she’d share her new endeavor. “I realize it looks like nothing yet, but this is my literal fresh start.” Beside her, Damon nodded. “We all start somewhere. But care to explain?” “I’ve been trying to find a hobby. Something that could transition into a way to earn my way in the pack.” She led him to the newly sectioned off land where Boone had made quick work of digging a rectangle in the yard. “Gardening came up.” “Have you done it before?” “Nope. I don’t know a thing.” He knelt beside her. “But you want to?” “It seems fitting. A way to get involved with nature, I guess. Besides, I can grow some of the herbs the pack uses. Easier

