Redtail Rise Comeback kid

Saena pursed her lips thoughtfully, trying to imagine what Swordfish would be like if he was sad. When he visited the plateau at the beginning of winter, he was a picture of happiness. He was newly settled into his pack and, now that she looked back on it, he was clearly excited that Junior was in Thief River Falls as well. Having only met him once in a cheerful context, it was difficult to imagine lines of sorrow on his face. Even with the knowledge that his mate had left him, Saena couldn't picture him as anything but smiling.

"Maybe it just wasn't meant to be," Saena said softly. "I'm sure he gets it, or he will eventually." She didn't know anything about Swordfish, though, and Junior knew it. It was more realistic to believe that he didn't get it, that Junior's mercurial nature was something most wolves couldn't understand, certainly not one's mate. Truthfully, she hardly understood it herself.

To the red-patched female's relief, Junior confirmed that she had said goodbye in the Falls and would do so here if ever she chose to move on. It didn't console Saena much, but it was definitely something. She would hate to see her sister leave again, but didn't want to tie her down, either. In that spirit, Saena said, "okay, no Beta then. But if you change your mind, it's open to you... until someone else decides they want it and deserve it, that is. You kind of have the most experience and I trust you a hell of a lot more than anyone else right now." She had no doubt that she would have Betas, but it would be some time before she selected them. Saena would secretly hope that by then, Junior would know what she wanted.