Gabriel looked around at the flowers and plants, admiring the work that had gone into the garden. “My mother handles this garden,” he said, looking for a way to continue the conversation. “She has a genuine talent for gardening.”
The she-wolf couldn’t help but notice the warmth in Gabriel’s voice as he spoke about his mother. “She sounds like a wonderful person,” the she-wolf said softly.
Gabriel smiled. “She is. I imagine you will get to meet her at some point.” He paused. “I hope that one day, my Luna will be half as amazing as she is.”
The she-wolf’s heart raced as she watched Gabriel speak passionately about his mother and future Luna. She couldn’t help but feel envy, wishing she had someone to care for her that way.
Gabriel sensed her discomfort and turned to face her, his express
