MARU'S BACK

Derek sniffed as he stared down at his little sister whom he had tried to kill some hours ago.

"It wasn't your fault. The stupid beast was in control." Maru said, smiling virtually, as he felt the shock ransacking Dere

"Maru..." Derek croaked out, stunned to his bones as he heard his wolf's cheerful voic

"Maru? Who is that?" Eva asked, tugging him by his hand, scared that her big brother might be going insan

"My wolf." He replied, smiling for the first time, as he bent down and carried her up in his arm.

Eva smiled widely, as she circled her brother's neck with her hands. She was glad that he was smiling sincerely - after what has seemed a very long tim

"Can I talk to him too?" She asked, as she wriggled in his arms to balance properly.

"No, you can't." Derek chuckled, amused at her statement. The ring of his chortle sounded foreign to him.