Firestone Hot Springs Darkfall

Before Key even answered her, Koontz knew she would extend the offer. When the agouti she-wolf revealed a penchant for healing, this only solidified the Beta's decision. One thing did give her pause, however: she worried that she could not count upon Key to remain loyal and stay with the pack. Although she supposed it wouldn't hurt them too badly to house Key temporarily in exchange for her services, Koontz didn't want her pack to feature a revolving door. When she took in members, she wanted to keep them.

"Would you ever consider a permanent residence?" Koontz questioned. "We have room at Dragonwatchers, especially for those with skills like yours," she continued. "If you're open to it, I'd like to invite you to live there. We can provide you with a good home, a family." Feeling that that was enough of a push—she wasn't a salesperson by nature—Koontz fell silent, her wintry eyes betraying a certain hopefulness.