During A Violent Storm, A Woman Sheltered Four Wolves — By Morning, Her Home Was Unrecognizable

time. The storm continued outside. The wolves lay in their places around the room like dogs that had always been there, their breathing slow and audible in the quiet between gusts of wind. The one near the stove had its eyes half-closed. The one by the window watched me steadily for a while, then let its head drop onto its paws.

After perhaps an hour,continue reading …