River's POV:
As we were eating, I felt slightly uneasy. Something felt off. I tried not to show it. Mari's eyes drooped in exhaustion and I tucked her in once she had finished eating. She was out a moment later. I picked up the plates and left the room. Once they were in the sink, I collapsed to my knees. My body felt weird. Was this because of Mari's power? I grit my teeth and forced my body to stand. I won't let this get to me.
Despite knowing the earful I was going to get, I made my way to Maddie's clinic. She was with one of the new young ones. Giving them a check-up most likely. Maddie never relied on the records kept by other wolves. She always did her own checks on new wolves in the pack. I leaned against the wall and my body slumped heavily. I was panting to myself. Maddie looked
