I was more than glad when I returned to the clinic last night to find my mom still busy around, unable to notice my return. She probably didn't even realize I left at all. My father was still in the big pack house, having a talk with a few other men. Imagine the relief.

Today the sun seemed to shine way too brightly, too scorching and somehow, I woke up with a terrible feeling. I felt suddenly light headed and I blamed it on my ventures with Sabrina into the woods yesterday.

I made my way towards the clinic and found my mom standing around a man laying back on...