I nodded, my head bowed as I made my way back to my room, thoughts spinning. I climbed back through the window, stopping short at the sight of the huge black wolf lounging in the middle of my bed, his golden eyes watchful as they pierced the darkness.
I padded over, curling next to him, my fingers digging into his fur as I warned, “You better be gone before he wakes up.” He chuffed as I wiggled closer. “I’m serious. He keeps the rifle loaded over his bed.” He whined, nuzzling me, and I closed my eyes with a sigh. He relaxed, his head propped against mine as I considered everything that had happened and the possibilities of what tomorrow would bring as I drifted into an exhausted sleep.