Chapter 40

Sandy’s POV

I was thrilled that I’ll soon see Kate, Mark, and Vin again. It had been so long since we last saw each other, and I had missed them dearly.

I couldn’t contain my emotions as I saw Kate, Mark, and Vin approaching me. It had been weeks since we last saw each other, and I had feared the worst. But here they were, safe and sound, and tears of joy streamed down my fur as I embraced them tightly. We hugged and cried as they told me about their escape from the Sound Side Pack and their journey to find me.

“I’m so glad you’re all okay,” I said, my voice choked with emotion. “I’ve been so worried about you.”

“We’re okay, Sandy,” Kate reassured me, her eyes filled with determination. “We’ve been through some tough times, but we’re still standing.”

We sat down around the campfire, and they shared their experiences with me. They told me how Tommy and Judy from the Sound Side pack had changed by exhibiting cruelty and how Anderson had betrayed th