Rita smiled as she ventured to help Melissa up from the snow while Roxanne supported Linda. Treating them with her usually warm smile, Rita followed them behind Dax.
“It's a pleasure to meet members of Roxanne's family. My name is Rita. I’m Roxanne's….” She stopped halfway unsure of how to describe herself to Roxanne's family.
“Friend. She’s my friend!” Roxanne smiled as she looked at Rita in a bright and appreciative manner.
Rita was happy to hear Roxanne say so that her smile brightened up even more as she giggled.
Linda and Melissa were surprised to see the reaction exhibited by both Rita and Dax. Considering their harsh treatment after infiltrating the pack and Asher's exchange with them, they feared that they had entered an unforgiving and brutal place. But, with both R
