143-The Flower Of Comfort

Helanie: 

"Ugh! It hurts so much," I groaned, my bones aching as I sat on the couch and stared at the TV.

"Baby, watch some cartoons and drink this hot cocoa. It must be from playing in the rain," my mother said lovingly as she handed me the cocoa and put on my favorite cartoon movie.

"Nothing is helping," I whined, squirming as I complained. I didn't know what was wrong with me, but ever since I came here with my mom, I had been feeling so restless.

"Maybe you're missing the connection with the pack," she sighed, running her hand gently through my hair.

"I'm not missing anyone. I'm happy here," I replied, holding her hand and giving her a broken smile. But just then, a knock at the door jolted us out of our moment together.

"I'll go check the door. Drink this and keep yourself covered, okay?" she said, planting a kiss on my forehead before walking away.