“So?” My grandmother pushed, as she could see I was done thinking.
“No, I don’t find them to be a duty. I say duty, because I am honor bound to help, but even if I wasn’t, I would have. They are connected to my wolves. To me. I wouldn’t turn on them.”
She nodded. “Good.” She pointed to the statue with her lips. “I know your fear is talking. And that’s okay, just don’t let it talk you into something you shouldn’t do. Like turn your back on your people. Add your warrior into the shield and then bring her back to heal.” Then she was gone.
I shook myself and I turned into the see how much power I had left. To my surprise, I was recharged more than I should have been. I closed my eyes and sighed. “Thank you.” I picked the blood up and stood. I poured a little on the statue and then I moved
