CHAPTER ELEVEN – EXTENDING ANOTHER OLIVE BRANCH… AGAIN

Karina opened the door to find Kayla already waiting on the front steps, a sympathetic smile on her face. "Hey, girl," Kayla greeted, pulling Karina into a warm hug. "I came as soon as I got your text." Karina managed a weak smile, leading Kayla inside and up to her bedroom. Once the door was closed behind them, she flopped onto the bed with a sigh. "Thanks for coming over," she said softly. "I really needed a friendly face after the morning I've had." "Of course," Kayla replied, sitting beside her. "So, spill. What happened with the therapist?" For the next few moments, Karina recounted the details of her session with Dr. Mitchell, from his gentle questioning to the grounding techniques he'd taught her. Kayla listened intently, nodding along. "That actually sounds really helpful," Kayla said when Karina finished. "I'm glad you have some tools to deal with..." She hesitated. "Well, you know, the whole werewolf thing." Karina sighed heavily. "I know it sounds crazy, but I swear i