#Chapter 167 New Hope

I wanted to run forever. Running through the high grasses or tracking small creatures in the woods kept me from thinking about Amy and my near humiliation at the hands of the parasite. For hours, Victor and I and our wolves enjoyed each other’s company and the joy of being a part of nature without any conversation to distract us. It was well after dark when we raced one last time around the field before leaping into the pagoda pond to cool off. Victor's wolf followed me into the water, and we paddled around until Victor suddenly shifted human. “What time is it?” he asked. “I’m starving.” When I didn’t answer, he swam closer, and I shifted too. “Daisy, don’t feel bad about what happened with the parasite,” Victor said. “But you need to trust your instincts more. Stop doubting yourself and start doubting strangers instead.” “I won’t be trusting anybody again,” I assured him. “Ronald cured me of that.” “There are plenty of people you can trust in this