79: Abandoned, but Loved

Alexa I was still watching the two young girls. Invisible, I saw everything that happened about the necklace. Everything related to the wolf-head pendant and Harlow unfolded one by one. “I know, I know. This is too much to ask, I know, but I don’t have a choice. I’m dying, Trudy.” Diana’s hands gripped Gertrude’s arms. “I don’t have time.” Diana’s tears fell, and she struggled to form words. “They banished me. My parents, they didn’t want anything from me or my son. They said I was a disgrace to them.” She sobbed. “Oh no, Diana. Maybe it was only temporary. They are respected nobles in the pack, and I had worked as their servant for five years. Not once did they ever hit me,” Gertrude tried to reassure her. “Besides, you are their blood relative. There’s no way they can abandon their child and grandchild.” “No, Trudy. This was real. They wouldn’t listen to me.” Diana lowered her tear-streaked face. “I need to save this child. I would do anything for him, but I’m dying, Trudy. Please, h