Helen felt a bit out of place as she and Veronica wandered through the gathering, sticking close to Olivia, who had been introducing them around. The wolves were friendly enough, but there was an unmistakable air of curiosity that came from the mingling of humans with wolves.
Suddenly, a small whirlwind of energy barrelled towards Helen.
"Aunt Helen!" Cade’s high-pitched voice rang out as he crashed into her legs, arms flinging around her in a fierce hug. Helen let out a soft laugh, bending down to scoop him up into her arms.
"Well, look at you!" Helen grinned, brushing a few strands of hair from his face. "You’ve gotten even taller since I last saw you."
Cade grinned wide.
"I missed you! You should live with us again, like before." his eyes sparkled with hope, and for a moment, Helen
