She doesn't deserve your apology," Ms Van. hissed to the empty room, and with a sharp cry, she flung the letter into the fire.
returned the hug, her grip tight but fleeting. "The alpha let me out," she said softly, her voice tinged with a sadness that didn't go unnoticed. She pulled back, her hands resting on Julia's shoulders as she studied her friend's face. "How is Serene? Is she…? question. Then she chuckled, the sound warm and familiar. "How could I forget? You were the most stubborn child I'd ever met."
Viola laughed, the sound soft but genuine. "Stubborn? Me? You were the one who refused to share your berries!"
"Because you were trying to steal them!" Ms Van shot back, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "You marched right up to me, hands on your hips, and demanded I hand over my basket. As if you owned the forest!"
