Chapter XXXVII: Aftermath

I sat around for days. I laid in my sleeping place and kept my eyes closed, I didn't do anything. I didn't eat, I didn't hunt, I didn't even take the pups out. I laid there, and I blamed myself. It hurt.
Eventually, Ember made me get up and eat. He said he could see my side shaking when I breathed, said I was getting weaker from lack of nutrition and exercise.
"Come on, Mira," he said. "You need to get up and eat. You have to get better."
I sighed, heaving myself to my feet. I stumbled a few times, but I didn't fall. After what seemed like millennia I reached the fresh kill pile, Ember ever-present at my side. I tugged a hare out and carried it off to the side. I sat down and ripped a bite out of the small animal as Ember took a seat by my side.
"Now, lets go for a walk?" He asked when I was done.
I nodded, lurching to my feet. We walked across the den, through the clearing, and out of camp.
The birds were singing in the trees, which were in full bloom. I heard squirrels pattering along the branches, rushing in and out of their hollows excitedly. The forest was full of life again, fully recovered from the winter.
I smiled.

A/N:
Anyone still hate me?
Lol. Anyway, I'm thinking double update this week because this chapter is pretty short.
As always, have a nice day, life, whatever you wanna call it.
Sincerely,
BlackpeltIsABoss