“Where’s that sound coming from?”  

Kate walked away. Her steps were faster than before. She left Nina, who was still asking about the mysterious sounds. As she walked, she thought about the strange noise and what it could be. Her mind was running through the possibilities. She was worried about something having happened on the outside. She walked over to Crystal, who was arranging some pricey flowers in a huge vase in the living room. 

“Mom, did you hear something weird outside? It sounds like a hurt wolf or something like a—” 

“What are you talking about, Kate? I didn’t hear anything.” Crystal looked at her daughter with a bizarre...