Marisol's days had become a monotonous cycle of solitude and brooding, but today was going to mark a departure from her self-imposed confinement. She felt a weariness settling in, a realization that her plans to escape Redwood were going to be all for nought. With a heavy heart, she decided to step
"Searching for something?" "Yes, dear. It's been quite restless lately. No one knows what it's looking for, but it seems determined to find it." Lily explains, casting a concerned glance in Marisol's direction, and Marisol, for lack of a better reaction, offers a small noise of understanding before
“No, this is not my fault," Marisol muttered to herself, each step now echoing her determination.The more she dwells on it, the more her anger melded into a resolve. She refused to be a scapegoat for the misfortunes within the pack. The responsibility lay with the pack members themselves, with Cale
“I won't take the blame for your wolf's rampage. Innocent pack members are getting hurt because of your inability to control it."Cedric's expression suddenly hardens but Marisol presses on, her tone unwavering. "You need to figure out what's so important to it that’s driving it crazy. And I suggest
Marisol stirs awake to a warm, furry mass surrounding the entire length of her body. It turned out to be Cedric's massive wolf curled quietly around her and fear would be the only logical reaction, but, her wolf seemed completely content with the abrupt cuddling session, if the satisfied purrs that
The pack member she'd spoken to, thankfully, looks up from her task, not a hint of malice in her voice as she replies almost immediately, "Oh, she went to visit her family. Mentioned she'd be gone for a bit, too."The revelation surprises Marisol, no doubt, but she decides she can't hold that agains
Marisol smiles, appreciating the warmth and ease that envelops her despite being in the presence of completely new faces. The ‘’gang’, all looking to be within her age range, consisted of two males and one female. Each face held a unique charm, and Marisol's curiosity deepened as they all waved enth
“I can't believe this!” she huffs, her face flushing in embarrassment. “I'll leave then! Have fun staring at her face since she's so beautiful!” She makes a show of grabbing random items thrown haphazardly on the couch, and Marisol quickly springs to her feet, taking that as her cue to leave."I'm s