I have some explaining to do

Álarr pulled back and settled on his rear, offering a sympathetic look as she stated that she was going to be grounded forever. "Yea, Valdís said I have to remain inside the pack lands for the rest of the season. Though I can go to neighboring lands for herb gathering. Which is stupid!" He had to take advantage of the summer to help the pack get ready for the fall and winter. He had to stock pile herbs. True, the Legion pack lands had a wide variety of herbs but the volcano had really taken a toll on everything.

"How long are you grounded for?" Surely, she didn't really mean forever. "Did your mom say anything about allowing you to visit us?"