Emily Pov

　　Fill updates me on how things are going in Moonshade Pack; I feel proud to see him with autonomy over the pack. I observe that his posture has improved; there's an air of confidence as he speaks, and his gestures are firmer.

　　For a few hours, I enjoy the presence of my parents, showing them a little of the main island. The house where I stayed, they will now stay. I avoid conversations that involve Nina; they ask if she will show up if she's okay. ...