#Chapter 368 – Return

Mom hears the worry in my voice and snuggles down next to me. “The boys say Jackson’s fine, Ari. Worried but fine. I wish you wouldn’t worry so much. But, I do understand.” “They didn’t say he’s fine,” I say on a sigh. “They said he’s been prowling around as his wolf, all full of woe, snapping at anyone who gets too close. And that he doesn’t sleep and just goes and wolfishly gazes at the moon.” “Because it reminds him of youuu,” mom coos, laughing a little and snuggling closer to me. “And me. Because we’re elegant moon goddesses.” “Yes, I understood,” I say, rolling my eyes but unable to keep the little smile on my face. But still, my poor wounded wolf lifts her tired head and gives me another nudge in my soul, even as Cora and Daphne continue to sing, messing up the words and tripping over their own feet, laughing hysterically as they do. “Will you keep a special eye on Junie at home, mom?” I whisper. Mom turns to me, curious and concerned. “Of course, if you think I ne