Only one

The day after the Black Moon, just like usual, started slowly for the wolves. Well, most of them.

A group of them had a bumpy morning, like Samantha.

But Nate and the pups were silent and tired as if they had run forever. Lara was the one to wake up early that day. She made breakfast for everyone and noticed the glass of wine among the dishes drying next to the sink. It wasn't Nate's for sure. Maybe it was Melanie's. She also had her difficult night, for she had lost her mate.

After finishing their food, the cubs got up from the table and walked to her for a hug.

«I love my mommy,» Jaden said.

Lara crouched in front of them and hugged each with one arm. She pecked their heads and enjoyed that familiar warmth she had envied Nate the night before.

«Mommy loves her cubs as well,» she replied, inhaling their scents just like they did with her so often. They had a familiar and sweet fragrance. «Now, shall we get ready for school?»