Chapter 15
As the day of Hutch`s funreal pressed on many people got back to the usual routine as best as they could though that was very difficult. Kate wad still very teary and Humphrey had been comforting her for a few hours now. Kayla and Tyler had stopped by and a few words had been exchanged but there were no plans tonight everyone would just stay home. "Its OK Kate" Humphrey said for the millionth time at least and each time he said it she woulkd relax a little and Humphrey though he too felt like crying decided he had to stay strong for Kate and the pack. He decided tommorow morning he would call the entire pack to action against this thing they all were going to kill it and now they all had some form of alpha training. Before anyone knew it midday was already over Jasper Park Kate had calmed down a good bit the crying had stopped and now she was just laying with Humphrey quietly and he wasnt talking about anyone or anything in hopes he wouldnt upset her. That was the best anyone could do right now.
"Sheesh" i thought "you guys are taking this harder than anything else" well there were several exceptions to this such as Lilly, Garth, Eve, along with Salty, Reba, and Janice. Wow i remembered all of those names i was doing better with them than i thought then. My cockiness ended when my now very annoying voice interuppted and said "the dead are no longer important" i replied "thank you captin obvious and i know im a smart ass." It had to think about that for a second then he said "they dont plan on doing anything tonight you have free kill in the den areas but kill a max of two." "Gotcha" i replied and got no response so i had 1-2 targets of my choice nothing new but always fun and i planned on going for two.
It was early afternoon by human time it was probably around 1:00 or 1:30 but since that never really concerned wolves they never really worried about it. Kate was now back on her feet and she and Humphrey walking arond the den areas. They would stop and talk to random people then keep on going until they ran into Winston who had been spending his time by himself for at least the past week this was all too unusal for him. "Dad" said Kate who turned around and acknowledged her "Kate" Winston said with a mix of shock and happiness. They nuzzeled each other as Winston took notice od Humphrey and asked him to stay they had maaters to tend too. Humphrey agreed and they all started cacthing up with each other. Winston told them that they had been exceeding expectations as the pack leaders for the past three months and that throughout this crisis they had managed to hold the pack up well. He also said something strange "Ive been doing things lately im not proud of but yet i wont stop" were his exact words but what the fuck did they mean God only knew.
"I still wonder what he meant" said Humphrey "Hes still very stressed" said Kate "under stress people do crazy things" she finished. "You know Kate" said Humphrey "stress causes heart attacks and strokes drugs cause you to say things like that." Kate looked at Humphrey and said "you think my dad is on drugs?" Humphrey replied "No i mean there is something not right about Winston all of a sudden he talks to himself and somehow that creature knows exactly what we are doing." Kate looked shocked how could Humphrey think like this "you think my dad is somehow helping this damn creature?" Kate said with shock and Humphrey nodded "yes, yes i really do thik hes doing something how i have no fucking clue but their is some connection." Kate turned away and gave it some thought it would make sense how the thing knew nearly all of our plans and how Winston was almost never tottaly shocked at who the victims were. Kate still couldnt accept it and she said "its not him and i know it so dont you dare say it is or ill kill you!" Humphrey at first was taken aback but then he lashed out and said "try that and the next breath you take will be that last you understand me!" he had yelled that very loud and there hadnt been anyone around. Humphrey had a snarl on his face and had approached Kate and she backed off and walked away. This whole thing was tearing even the deepest love apart.
Kate and Humphrey didnt talk to each other for a few hours after that but soon Humphrey decided it was time to apoligize for the confrontation earier though he wouldnt say she was right he still had a deep suspicion. "Kate" Humphrey said and she turned around and approached him "look im sorry about earlier today its just when you threatend me i was afraid then very angry and i lashed back" He had said that meaningfully and Kate forgave him surprinsgly quick. She kissed him lightly and said "i forgive you and im sorry for lashing out at you" he returned the kiss and said "i forgive you." They then sat together just looking into each others eyes sharing a conversation the Kate got on the subject of the pups and they both agreed on names. For male wovles they decided on Streak, Jet, and Wilson for the females they decided on Lillian after Lilly, Rose, and Joeannea. They were looking toward the future considering they had one.