Crimson Scent

LUNA VESPERIA’S POV

“These should help with the pain,” Gideon said, handing me back my pouch.

I nodded, grateful, despite a little ache in my lower belly.

The walk had cleared my head, but now that we were back at the pack walls, I was beginning to feel, uneasy.

The people paused as we passed. Mothers pulled their children closer.

I hugged the satchel tighter, confused.

What did they smell? Was