In the late afternoon, Carson came to the clinic again to take Miranda back home.
He had walked there, and the prospect of walking back with him made Miranda's legs feel weak. The memory of being chased by wolves was vivid in her mind, making it hard for her not to feel afraid.
Just the thought of revisiting that scene made her prone to nightmares at night.
Carson noticed her apprehension and tried to reassure her.
"Don't worry. The weather's cleared up, so there's little chance of encountering wolves. They're mountain dwellers and only come out during snow when food is scarce in the mountains. Poachers stir them up during snow, scaring them toward populated areas. With this weather, chances of encountering wolves or other predators on the road are slim. You can walk with me without an
