Larksong Grotto Gnawing on the bishops.

Ditty confirmed that he would be staying, being mirthful and giddy - and the thought of a giddy Ditty should've made her laugh but it didn't - and then his first question caught in her mind, and her budding good mood faltered. What could she possibly say to that? The truth? If she was going to be a leader, then the truth was tantamount; but at the same time, she believed that the truth might discolor this wolf's view. What if he left because of the truth?

She'd have to take the chance, but... Tavi was not exactly confident in herself right now. She swallowed as much of her doubt as she could, and answered the very simple question. I was chased out. Reek too. The Alpha there is -- another mental swallow er, was, his mate. Maybe that would be enough to explain exactly why they were here now, if Ditty could make the connection. And she was my friend. But now we're... Here. Better here than nowhere though. The thin smile returned, trying to be upbeat about it.