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If any other wolf had found Moon Runner, the young girl’s brave act might have persisted… but when she saw Father’s face her guard immediately dropped. She sank into the wet and leafy loam and laid down at his feet.

She tried to stand up but didn’t have the strength and cried as she shivered in distress and confusion.

Just today, the spirit said. She had felt fine yesterday!

At the touch, Moon Runner would have felt feverishly hot, but her teeth chattered as if she were chilled.

I need help, Moon Runner’s large eyes begged of her Father. But what could any wolf do?