RAVENNA
I woke up to the sound of children's laughter spilling into the room, like the camp itself was already alive without me. The sun was sneaking in through the cracks of the tent, warming my face, and for the first time in my life, I didn't feel like rolling into my blanket and sulking about my life's choices. No, today I felt useful, or at least I wanted to be.
Riven was already awake, of course. My daughter has more energy than three wolves combined, and she was hovering near the door like she'd been waiting for me to say the magic world. "Go."
"Alright," I said, stretching my arms with an exaggerated groan. "You can go play with the other kids." Her face lit up, all teeth and sunshine. But before she could bolt, I raised a finger. "But don't go far. Stay close to where I can se
