The pieces of my heart are missing you
When you're gone
The face I came to know is missing too
When you're gone
The words I need to hear to always get me through the day, and make it okay
I miss you…’ Soul sang. Her tears burnt her fur and dripped onto the snow beneath her.

‘ You really miss him, but he’s searching for you.’

‘ Mom?’ Soul asked as she swung around to find nothing. Rex ran up to her as she stared at the ground. He then sat next to her and lifted her head.

‘ If you hold onto memories, it’ll just make you more upset.’ Rex said as he nuzzled Soul.

‘ I know, but it’s hard to let go of someone you love.’ She said.

‘ Every wolf dog has lost someone they love deeply in their life. Take Balto for example. He lost his parents and siblings. He saw them die.’ Rex whispered into her ear.

‘ We all know. I nearly lost you, more than once.’ Soul whispered.

‘ Sitka’s staying in town until morning. You should see him before he’s off.’ Rex said. He then started walking to the boiler room with Soul following close behind. She was certain that Isabella had called her.

Meanwhile, Sitka was talking to Kodi, Dusty, Ralph and Kirby. Shakira was busy visiting her owners.

‘ Why don’t you just ask her?’ Ralph asked.

‘ I just don’t have the confidence. She would just deny me.’ Sitka answered.

‘ But you’re the most confident guy I know! I don’t know anyone who would deny you. I bet she feels the same way.’ Dusty said without knowing that it was true. Shakira had watched Sitka from a distance and had known his secret from the beginning. She walked into the room and stared at