It made him feel more secure when Mamaw didn't react to him like she didn't know who he was or what he was talking about. His cheeks flush and he looked down guiltily. It hadn't been on purpose, but he knew the crash had been his fault.

"I didn't mean to.." He began, feeling horrible for what had happened. "I just asked Mommy why he didn't smell like a wolf." How was he supposed to know that was a shocking question? His mom was a wolf. "He doesn't look right either."