When Allen told me I had to go to Cairnwood, I felt a wave of anxiety. At least with Dennis' pack, I was safe, and I'd grown accustomed to my own routine.

I wasn't sure what awaited me in Cairnwood, but something in my gut told me it involved dealing with the Stormhowl Wolf Pack, and that made me uneasy.

With a sigh, I zipped up the third bag I'd been forced to pack and turned to Jessica, who was still rummaging through my closet.

"Is all of this really ...