Summary

In the dark of night, the truth of the past is revealed to Oscar and he can hear Wolf’s voice in his head telling him he isn’t right. As far back as the Home, he hears the voices saying he won’t be taken by anyone. Crow hops onto his chest and begins to purr, her voice a quiet ‘shhh’ that lulls him to sleep. By morning, Caleb is gone and Oscar is determined to work hard and be loyal. He tells himself he won’t be odd.

When he opens the shop, Callie is waiting. He steps aside but she stands there and asks if Caleb is in, but he tells her that he is away so she tells Oscar she needs barberry. He asks if someone is following her, and she says no, but someone has an...