They had finished their food a few minutes ago, but Nova and Jay had continued to sit and chat. Nova hadn't talked this much in a long time and her throat was actually starting to feel slightly sore. "How long have you known the local wolf pack?" Jay asked Nova.
She smiled and told him, "About a year and a half. I met them the first night I went out for a run. They just started running next to me and then I would occasionally join them over the next few weeks. Soon they welcomed me to their den and introduced me to the pups... of course, those pups are no longer pups..." She drifted off at the thought but, after a small shake of her head, she continued, "But, it took about 2 months before I finally joined them for a hunt. The pack has actually taught me everything I know about hunting and
