Firestone Hot Springs Memories Fade

Blue Willow started talking about herbs. Peregrine knew next to nothing about her trade, though he knew she was damn good at it. It was a passion topic, so he would have listened to her even if she prattled on forever about plants and whatnot. She didn't, though. Instead, she mentioned a play date, then inquired after Finley. Peregrine sometimes forgot that Finley had been part of the plateau, one of very few to follow himself and Fox last fall.

"Finley's being a fuckwit like always," Peregrine replied, voice thick with fondness. "She is still our Beta. She's sort of involved with our Beta male, Elwood. Have you ever met him?" He paused, letting Blue Willow answer, then continued, "They're our kids' godparents. And I'd love to have a play date, by the way. When all the pups are old enough to travel, we should meet somewhere on the riverbank and have a picnic or something."