“I love you,” I said, and she hugged me, kissing my cheek.
“I’ll see you soon, sweetheart. I love you too, be safe.” She looked over at the wolves, all waiting impatiently by the door.
“And you three? Look after my girl and my grandchild. I won’t play nice unless they are safe,” she said scornfully, and they all nodded, looking a little intimidated, but the promise was in their eyes.
“Lorelai?” Derik said, holding his hand out. I took it and let him lead me away from Mom, my heart twisting as tears pricked in my eyes.
I knew Mom would be okay, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that something detrimental had just happened and even the wolves were terrified by it.
They led me to the edge of the village, where we climbed in a carriage. I sighed at the warmth, curling up in Derik’s la
