Redhawk Caldera rather be

The boy seemed startled by his father's abrupt approach, but quickly recovered. His body language relaxed and Elwood smiled, but the happy expression faded a moment later. "I don't ever wanna leave Redhawk Caldera," Eljay exclaimed. That was not something that Finley would be happy to hear.

Casting a quick glance at the rolling plains that extended beyond their paws, Elwood contemplated his response carefully before answering. "You mean like Wildfire? You don't have to leave and go to another pack if you don't want to. You can stay with us at Redhawk Caldera for your whole life. Nightjar is still here and he's almost a grown up," he said, using Eljay's older cousin as an example. Briefly, he wondered where in the world Raven had gotten to, but decided it was best not to mention her at that moment.

"But it's okay to go on short trips away from home, like Mommy does," he added. Had Finley even addressed this topic with Eljay yet? Maybe Elwood could ease him into the idea...