In the dead of night, A-Qing, holding A-Hua, sat by the medicine stove with Big Cow and the others to warm themselves by the fire. Taking turns watching the fire, they recounted tales of their past lives.
Suddenly, A-Hua grew agitated, watching her surroundings with wary, low warning growls.
Exchanging uneasy glances, the group swallowed hard. Putting on a calm facade, A-Qing scooped up A-Hua and stroked her fur.
Chapter 19