All the wolves bowed their heads before their mother. My children look at me. They all looked up but were sitting expectantly. I love you all. As you know, I cannot get involved in the things to come. I cannot see the future. I gave you, my children free will so things that I see may or may not come to pass. They nodded in agreement, whimpering. She looked at Hermes. Come forward, my child. Hermes stepped forward toward the edge of the water. My child, I am so sorry about your suffering. I am so sorry about any hardships that you have had to face due to the loss of a limb. Even with that loss, you are still doing your job and being protective as ever. You have done your job without complaint. Your mate loves you and so does your Alpha. You have been accepted as you are. However, child I d
