Swiftcurrent Creek A hunter beats beneath my breast

"Oh yes, Jazz!" she exclaimed as her memory was jump-started by Jace's words. The platinum alpha's image was unforgettable, though his mate, Roheryn, did not float to the forefront of her mind nearly as well. Tuwawi had been but a youth during Kindred's time in the valley, and the details refused to sharpen despite the recollection. Pack politics had not been her responsibility at the time, even though she had been named Earthwalker by Sterntooth.

The shadowy yearling affirmed his hunting skill, along with copious gratitude for Tuwawi's truthful statement regarding his sire and dam. It appeared he was a bit homesick, as well. The fireblood slowly nodded, humming a "Mm," to recognize his words. It was always difficult to leave home behind, she knew. "Then, would you hunt with me?" she asked, offering the opportunity to fill his belly with a fresh kill. Two wolves were often far more successful than one. "On my patrol I noticed fresh deer tracks near the Eastern treeline. Perhaps you will do your parents proud today?" A small challenge was instigated to inspire young Jace, and perhaps spark a bit of genius within him.