Redhawk Caldera fire in the hole

Towhee couldn't decide whether she wanted to participate or observe. As X guided her toward the place where the pack was gathering for the hunt, she deliberated. But by the time she arrived—fiery orange gaze sweeping over her loved ones and Colt—she still hadn't made up her mind. Since Eljay was calling the shots, she decided she would leave it up to him.

"If you need my assistance, I'm happy to come along. Otherwise, I'll sit with Aunt Finley and Rave," she said, then squinted and added, "Where are they?" Several of the adult members were here but this hunt was for and about the four youths. Towhee would've thought they'd be the first to turn up here. With X now resting on her shoulder blade, she shifted a little restlessly.