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In Wildfire's own experience, men were far more likely than women to turn on her and do terrible things. She didn't exactly have a huge data pool and it was entirely possible (even likely) that her experiences with Goober and Charon colored her perspective significantly. But it wasn't like she could help it. That was life for you: a sum of experiences that shaped you, for better or worse.

Saena seemed grateful for the offer, even if she declined it. When her half-sister told her to keep her spoils to herself, Wildfire motioned toward her belly and quipped, "Oh, I did plenty of that this morning." Her food baby had nothing on Saena's real babies, though. Before Wildfire could have a laugh at that thought, the bobtail said something that wiped the blooming smile right off her face again.

She quickly connected the dots: Tavi was the Beta who had run off with Reek. Wildfire grimaced. Saena didn't want to linger on the subject, understandably. The young gypsy schooled her expression back to something more neutral and thought back on what information she had already given about her status. It was strange to think the words lone wolf in reference to herself, yet it was the stark reality.

"Yeah, I mean, I'm not part of a pack and not actively looking for one either," she admitted. "There's part of me that wants to take advantage of this opportunity, live without strings attached. You know? But I do have a feeling I'll end up settling somewhere else. I just don't know when or where yet."