Over the previous three days, the stress of the fast-approaching full moon was starting to show. Amyleigh hadn't left Jake's side and I was becoming unusually snappy, even with Buck. I was blessed to have such a patient and understanding mate. He took everything in his stride and seemed to understand what was behind my bad mood. He left me up to my own devices as a way of dealing with my own mental anguish. For me, the best way was to keep myself busy. After each pack meeting, I would head off to the hospital to visit Paul. I would sit at his bedside and talk to him about his recovery, what was happening in the pack and anything else that came to mind. Dr Rigney had told me that she could see some improvement in him after I had left and that he was going to make a full recovery. It made m

