Derek sniffed as he stared down at his little sister whom he had tried to kill some hours ago.

"It wasn't your fault. The stupid beast was in control." Maru said, smiling virtually, as he felt the shock ransacking Derek.

"Maru..." Derek croaked out, stunned to his bones as he heard his wolf's cheerful voice.

"Maru? Who is that?" Eva asked, tugging him by his hand, scared that her big brother might be going insane.

"My wolf." He replied, smiling for the first time, as ...