'cause i'm stuttering

Sparrow tried to take comfort in her brother's words. They agreed that their father was probably gone. It was a tough pill to swallow and Sparrow figured it would take some time to feel real. If he came back, she would deal with that then, but for the girl, she had just lost her father and sister.

Lark said he would always be her loyal follower and Sparrow's maw dropped open slightly. Soon, she smiled and bumped hr brother's shoulder with her forehead. It felt like they had totally traded places. When did Sparrow become the leader and Lark the follower? It was as if Sparrow's world had been turned upside down in every way recently.

Lark said he would help her if she needed it. Sparrow's smile widened, "I'd like that."

Another doubt set in, "I just wonder if she'll keep her word." Sparrow shook her head.

"She said so in front of the whole pack- what's left of them- but when the seasons change... I wonder what she'll say..."