Moonspear Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda

His response about the past and his emotions suddenly reminded her of Saena, though it was only a passing thought. He assured her he wasn't particularly bothered and confirmed his mention of the creek. Wildfire noticed the way one of his black ears pricked in interest, which she took as an invitation to ask further questions. She would be mindful, though.

"I think my mom was part of that pack, way back in the day," Wildfire explained. It occurred to her that if Jace had known Fox, he almost certainly would have noticed the family resemblance. Perhaps he simply hadn't mentioned it. "Her name is Fox. Do you know her?" She was, of course, oblivious to her dam's role in Jace's story.