The Sunspire the world forgetting, by the world forgot

It wasn't luck, Forrest had decided; there was a reason why she kept being put into these trying situations. In the short three months that she had existed in the wilds, the elder had been responsible for more lives than she had intended. Joining the Sunspire, Forrest had intended to retire; Liffey and Olive's litters were going to be her last. After this season, she was going to recline and let nature take its course, stress-free and without commitment.

It didn't seem like life had the same plans.

The girl was dangerously close to the edge, in the same way that the pup had been. The difference was that he'd been playing; that child had been innocent and unsure, whereas the young woman who Forrest was watching seemed very aware of her situation. There was something that the two of them had in common, though: neither the child nor the adult understood the consequences of their actions.

For a moment, Forrest was frozen, but instincts quickly kicked in. Rose? she cooed, taking slow steps forward, I was wondering if you could help me with something.