Some footfalls rustled the leaves in the distance. Just beyond the bushes, past the clearing, Ava could see some shadows grow closer. It was June and Leila. As they approached, chatting, Ava realized that it marked the end of her conversation with Adrian for the night. With what little she'd discussed with him, some unsettling realities had come, so she should have been relieved that their conversation was over.
"They're here," Ava announced, even though it was quite obvious. As the girls headed for them, Ava made to move towards the walk path.
"I want you in my room after breakfast tomorrow," Adrian told Ava. "You said you were going to assist me with my work."
"Sure," Ava said quietly.
"You must have had a lot of fun with your wolf," Adrian told June as she neared them. "Yo
