Once There Were Wolves

Inti narrates the beginning of the wolves’ journey into the wild. Her team opens their pens, knowing that it will take the wolves days, perhaps even weeks, to venture into the unknown. Female Number Ten leaves right away, though the rest of her Glenshee Pack does not follow.

Outside the bar, Red McRae confronts Inti’s team, warning them that their actions will disrupt the community. Stuart is with him, and Inti challenges Stuart to admit that he beats his wife. An altercation almost ensues, but Duncan arrives and defuses the situation. Later, he cautions Inti to stay away from Stuart, but Inti believes that Stuart should learn to control his anger, rather than making it the job of everyone around avoid provoking him.

Inti realizes she is attracted to Duncan, and that night they sleep together. In the morning, Inti is worried that she will become too attached to him, which she has avoided doing with anyone since her sister’s hospitalization.

When Inti returns to her cottage, she sees that Aggie let the fire go out. Inti remembers that the woodpile is outside, and Aggie’s PTSD has not allowed her to leave the house.