Asher

Kaida's reticence endured, a pervasive shroud that refused to lift. She picked at her food, her gaze drifting past our pups as they were introduced to her. Over a week had passed since her resurrection, yet a somber pall still clung to her, unbroken. Her smile, once radiant, remained elusive, and despite our efforts to lift her spirits, she remained listless and apathetic.

We scrutinized her behavior, noting the frequency of her trances and the recurrence of night terrors that left ...