Redhawk Caldera Gubraithian fire

Her head cocked curiously at his uncertain tone, her chestnut eyes resting on his, studying his expression. It occurred to Wildfire that she didn't know how or when he'd eventually found his way into the ranks. When she'd departed for her trip—it felt like lifetimes ago, now—he had still been relegated to the outskirts.

"Tell us how you earned your place in Drageda," she requested, smiling softly at him. "It sounds like you've been spending time with the—the pups," she pointed out, swallowing back the lump that formed in her throat. "How'd you win Heda over?"