Samantha

The house felt too quiet.

I did spend most of the day trying to distract myself by reading book.

Mom had left early for a supply run to a neighboring pack. Something about needing specific herbs that our pack doctor didn't stock, though I suspected she was also putting some distance between herself and Bellmoon before her temper got the better of her. She had kissed my forehead before leaving, made me promise to stay inside, and told me she would be back before dinner.

Dad had patrol ...