Overture Downs he was eager for the tale to go on

Nunataq remembered the dark demon of sadness that had possessed the inhabitants of Bearclaw valley soon after Lucas's disappearance and had ruined much of her childhood. She recalled, how frustrated and helpless she had felt because of it, and how in a burst of anger she had attacked it's impersonation in Piper.

During the months that had followed, she had pushed all the past negative experiences in a quiet and cob-webbed covered corner of her mind, and immersed herself fully in the life among Lost Creek Hollow wolves. However, the memory had left a strong impression and in a fleeting moment she had caught glimpse of the demon again. This time in her brother Merrick.

It was not the same, a more morbid kind, one that sent a shiver down her spine as she thought of it's ugly face. One that spoke of looming danger. Merrick's apology fell on deaf ears, she took one step away from him, then another and suddenly she snapped around and ran. She was no more ready to face the darkness now than she had been all those months ago.