Druidic lore show the wolf as bringing a strong sense of faithfulness, inner strength and intuition. But the wolf also brings learning. Sometimes one needs to cross barriers, take risks, go beyond the limited compass of 'normal behavior' in order to learn and grow, although crossing these boundaries may seem repugnant, even painful. The lesson is to "fear not the inner power and strength you feel when you spend time alone. Instead you may come to know your deepest self and even in the darkest places, with the Wolf as your ally, you will find closeness and spiritual companionship. Above all, the Wolf will teach you, through your experience, to trust yourself and not to fear or reject those parts of you that you don't yet understand or know.
London ( 1983)
Elizabeth Bailey looked anxiously over at her husband Andrew, it was not like him to keep secrets from her, but she could tell by the set of his jaw something was wrong, something was terribly wrong. Looking out the window of the car she watched the angry storm clouds roll by. The mood in the car was becoming a dreary as the weather outside.
Elizabeth found her self absently playing with the locket around her neck, something she always did when she was tense. Her husband's mood and the slick road seemed to both be conspiring against her. For one brief moment she smiled, recalling the memory of Nigel telling her that as long as she wore the locket, she would always have him near. He had given it to her on her birthday, and it had become one of her most precious possessions. Both of her son's were dear to her, but Nigel was her youngest and would always be her baby, no matter how old he was.
Andrew reached over to gently caress his wife's arm, while he glanced over and gave her as quick smile. As he was about to explain what had happened, he felt a jarring impact from behind and felt the car starting to slide uncontrollably. Before he had a chance to counter act the slide the car flipped, tumbling off the side of the road.
Elizabeth came to with a start, she could taste the blood in her mouth. Her attempt at taking a deep breath was met with blinding pain. As she desperately struggled to breathe she looked over at her husband, and knew he was dead. As her world began to fade from sight she reached over and clasped her husband's hand, knowing she would soon be joining him. She felt fear like she had never known, not for herself, but for her sons. A single tear slid down her cheek as she clasped the locket one last time. Who will take care of my boys? Who will keep them safe? As she slipped from the world her last thought was of Nigel giving her the locket. With her last breath she made a vow to her sons. "I will always be with you."