The twins wandered through open fields as they made their way to the pack house. Even though the snow was deeper in the fields than if they were to walk down the road, they chose this course to get back to the pack house. They had thought, at first, to hitch a ride from a pack member to get back to the pack house, but thought differently because they didn't want the Beta and Gamma families to find out that they were alive. Wait until we get home, growled Cassius as he and his brother stopped to rest, They'll pay in full! Indeed, replied Atticus, I don't know what they were thinking, but they won't be forgiven for their betrayal. Let's finish them quickly and then we can get back to our lovely little mate, Cassius chirped in satisfaction at the thoughts of the little princess. Atticus

