Emberflame Ridge Aftershock

His unexpected answer caused Wildfire to slow, then stop, blinking sideways at him. "Thur?" she blurted quietly, her mind immediately flitting to their recent encounter. She found herself feeling defensive of the dark, alluring woman. It didn't particularly make sense, since Wildfire had met both Thuringwethil and Warbone on the very same expedition and spent a roughly equal amount of time in their respective companies. She just felt a certain and inexplicable attachment with the dark Heda. But she felt like she'd struck up a decent friendship with Warbone too, so mostly the news just felt more disappointing than anything.

"What was it about?" she wondered, trying not to take sides outwardly, though Wildfire did say, "I consider her a friend. She even offered me a spot in Drageda. I'm not ready to commit to another pack yet." Her voice softened and lowered as she spoke the last few words.