Chapter 144

• “I don’t care,” Hofter said gruffly. “Don’t break anything. In fact, don’t touch anything at all. My potions and salves are a delicate process.”
• Most wolf healers I knew had a delicate and gentle touch, but not Hofter. His grunt was the only welcome we had as he turned his back and stomped back in.
• Charles winked. “He’s soft on the inside, don’t worry. Do you think you can find your way back when you’re done, or would you prefer that I wait?”