The werewolf territory has not lost even a drop of its festivity.
The rebuilding continued, the pack working tirelessly to restore what Harry had destroyed. But Matt's mind was elsewhere. He stood at the edge of a construction site, staring at the horizon, his thoughts consumed wholly by Yvonne.
Maren approached him, her face lined with concern. " Matt You've been like this for days now. You've been distant and unfocused."
Matt didn't look at her. " I don't know Maren... I need to go to the castle."
Maren sighed. "I was afraid you were going to say that."
"Yvonne is ill, Maren . I need to see her. I need to make sure she's okay. I need to be sure that she'd be okay."
"And what about the pack? What about the rebuilding?"
"The pack will be fine without me for a few days. Sam and Sid can handle things." Matt turned to face her. "I'm not abandoning them. I'm just... I need to see her."
Maren studied him for a long moment. Then she nodded slowly.
