Chapter 61: Ghouls!

ZADOK The ride with Ithra was joyous and filled with hearty laughter.  Despite being relegated to the back of the fun, I derived joy seeing her lay freely in Kir’s fur as he took us through the cold Valley.  At some point, I felt stupid for not allowing Kir to take the reins earlier. He was more suited to take us through the Cold Valley than I will ever be.  “I see you are getting wiser, human.” Kir’s voice intruded my thoughts, and I tried not to be offended.  “I didn’t realise you were paying attention.” I said bitterly, “Last I checked, you shut me off without a care.”  “Jealous?” I near damned coughed blood at the audacity of this wolf.  “Jealous?!” I said incredulously, “What in the world am I supposed to be jealous about, Kir?”  “Me.” He said it so casually that I felt like smacking his head.  “We are the same person, so it’s not feasible,” I said before Kir, feeling a sense of accomplishment afterwards.  “Good to know you’re learning.” He said, and once again, put up the mental