The myriad of emotions that danced across her uncle and aunt’s face over the next 30 minutes, as she shared her story, reflected Charlie’s own rollercoster experience at the Red Moon pack after she returned. When she reached the morning that she found out about Olivia being marked, the words could only be released through gritted teeth that were holding back a tidal wave of tears. Leah moved to sit next to her on the couch and enveloped her in a motherly hug. Living in separate packs, it was hard to be close to her aunt, but Charlie always felt comfortable in her presence. She melted into the hug, accepting the support, and allowed a tear or two to push past the barrier of her resilience.
Uncle Arthur had jumped to his feet and was pacing the office with a force that showed his anger mo
