emotionally, "But you used me. You never gave a damn about me, none of you." Alex didn't answer. Turning, she motioned Justin toward the door, then, without looking back, followed him into the house. She slammed the door, quickly sliding the bolt in place. Wolf was out of their lives now. Goodbye and good riddance! She hurried the children off to bed, then dragged her mattress to the door. He was still out there, standing like a statue, staring at the house. Alex watched him through the window, her hatred and anger slipping away. She couldn't help but pity him; tearing up when he finally
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