Redsand Canyon trade off

Towhee shook her head. It was partly an answer to his question, but also a silent apology. She went still a beat later, though, when her eyes lingered on the den’s darkening doorway.

There is something you can do for me, a favor, Towhee said, blinking over to her partner’s face. Get to know my brother, Phox. He’s your brother-in-law now. He’s always helped me raise my kids and I’d like him to be involved this time around too. She paused, wondering if she should ask him to spend time with her other family members too, but leaving it at her brother to start.