The Small Rekindling

Ellie perked up at the voice, not really expecting any sort of company to be around. Her surprise grew when she saw William approach her.

“William… This is a surprise. I didn’t think you would want to come see me,” she stated.

“I may have been at odds against you, but that’s in the past now,” he admitted, to her confusion.

“So you’re not going to try to kill me like you did before?”

“Not after what we went through in this twisted pack.” At that response, William sat next to her on the grass, looking up at the night sky. “Your people were ecstatic with the outcome.”

Ellie did not need to ask which outcome he referred to, for the memory of the joyful expressions the Hermit wolves had after their surprise feast still remained in her head. Though… “I thought it was made clear. I’m not even a part of this pack any more,” she reminded William.

“Even after all of that?” the Alpha questioned. “I may be getting ahead of myself here, but considering how they seemed fine being around you, I thin