Sandra took her place on the chair and waited eagerly for Carol to join.“Mom… hurry. I am hungry,” Sandra said impatiently as she banged her fis... on the table.“Sweetheart, I am hungry too,” Carol said as she took her place at the dining table. “Let’s say the grace and dig in.”I was sitting with my face facing Carol’s, while Sandra was to my right. Two beautiful people who meant the world to me. As I stared at Carol, who was focused on her plate, my mind had a quick flashback of the first time I. Just about to go inside the tent Hank stopped hearing a soft voice "my father has a very good soothing balm that might make you feel better, if you would like I could go and ask him for some." Hank turned and looked at the young girl standing a few steps away, she had a kind smile, all he had heard was concern in her voice. Not wanting to hurt her feelings he thanked her, saying that was very kind of her to make such an offer. He watched her smile brighten as she told him she would be right. I may not be pack but I will do what I can." He nodded and walked away and I shut the door.I noticed the wards were down, though it didn't bother me; Billy had probably done it when he returned last night.I hopped in the shower, enjoying the hot spray on my stiff muscles. I thought as I bathed, letting my body relax as my mind came alert.Last night, I'd felt as if I'd rejoined a piece of my soul I'd never realized I'd lost. It had been eleven years since I'd run with my pack, the pack that I. We cleaned up everything and headed to the kitchen. I talked to her casually as she made two cups of coffee.Her: You helped me clean up. So, go ahead, what do you want in return? (chuckles) Maybe a new watch? Want me to set you up with someone, huh? (She kept teasing me playfully.)I said, “I did it for the simple price of one kiss.” I got her to agree, but there was a slight bewilderment in her eyes. I leaned in slowly, slower than she expected, and kissed her softly on the cheek as I brought.