Chapter 35 A Second Chance-1


    ke and Tyler make their way back inside his grandfather''s house. The sweet aroma of food


    invades their nostrils as both men followed by the rest of their small group followed behind.


    His grandpa stands at the wood fire lit furnace. The pot on top is bubbling and simmering. His


    grandfather grabs the spoon and gives it ast stir before taking it off the hot top.


    cing the pot on top of the counter he greets all the boys and waits for them to sit. One by one,


    he serves them a good heaping of food in a bowl each. Quietly, peacefully, they eat.


    "I was sure I wouldn''t see you until tonight. I''m d to see you boys back so early. I have been


    worried since the moment you left." He lifts his head looking around towards the boys.


    "Please! Help yourself to seconds if you''d like. I made plenty of stew for everyone. "


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    "Thanks, grandpa. I really appreciate it. We were starving."


    "So! Tyler, it''s good to have you back safe and sound."


    Tyler nces at him, a mncholic smile on his face. They all know this isn''t over. Though he is


    safe now, they all know that the battle is still toe. And though they dread to think so, someone is


    bound to lose. Someone is bound to get hurt, and worst... there will not just be bloodshed, but lives will


    be lost.


    Silence bes a favorite among them. They sit quietly. All men looking down towards the floor,


    from time to time one or another steal a quick nce at the rest. Yet, no one shares to speak.


    ke stands, slowly making his way to a nearby window. Looking out onto the beauty of what


    surrounds them. Nothing but a tremendous and beautiful sight of mountain life!


    He''s startled by the sudden appearance of a great white wolf. The wolf stares back at him. Their


    eyes interlock, unable to look away, to move, to speak.


    He mind links the wolf. Surprised by his response.


    "Who are you? What are you doing here?" ke demands.


    "Your highness. It is an honor to finally have you back. We have been waiting for your return for


    over a thousand years. We are indeed honored to see you." The wolf vows down inclining one paw


    down and prancing away. Leaving ke startled and confused.


    He looks towards the men and stares at his grandfather who smiles at him, squinting an eye at


    him. He looks back outside and to a mountain top.


    Realizing there are more great wolves next to the white wolf. His once-over crossed over hands


    now down to his side.


    Making his way outside, everyone looks at him, but like always... they dare not question his doing.


    He steps slowly towards the top, ncing everywhere but nothing insight.