Redhawk Caldera A Possible Acceptance

She offered up her name as readily as she had submitted. Peregrine repeated it, though only in his head. He gave her a speculative look, wondering how she would really measure up as a member of the caldera. So many wolves came, then left within weeks. Would she last?

"I have a patrol to finish. Make yourself at home. Just don't go near the den," he repeated his warning ominously. "See you around." Without another word or glance, he swept away to resume the tireless guardianship of his castle.