#Chapter18

Max: Would you like something to drink?

Ara: Yes, please. Thank you.

He orders two beers and hands one to me. I take a sip rather quickly. Honestly, today is one of those days when I want to get drunk to forget. I order another, and like the first, I down it swiftly.

Max: Easy, Ara. You're going to get drunk.

Ara: I know, and that's what I want. I want to forget everything for a while.

Max: Can I ask you something?

Ara: Sure.

Max: What's a human doing among so many wolves?

Ara: Well, that's a long story, but I'll keep it short. I'm a guardian and...