I laid on my side, sprawled out on the grass, and rested my head in my hand. My leg throbbed, and I tried to hide the pain, but Pepper had noticed when I stretched out. Thankfully, she said nothing.
Lily and Pepper continued to play, pretending to have a tea party. My flower crown was bright pink with dainty flowers. They smelled sweet, and the warmth of the autumn sun and the soft breeze made me sleepy. My eyes were droopy, and my heart fluttered watching Pepper.
Does she want kids? The way she smiled and played with Lily told me she did. How many would she want? I imagined us together, with tiny versions of her running around. I hope she wants a lot of kids. An enormous family had always been my dream, like most wolves.
“Would you like to go to the ball with us?” Lily asked me and sco
