Redhawk Caldera If the world would end today

Had Elwood been less numb, he would have been surprised by Eljay's statement. Of course the boy wanted to be with his mother, but in this case it would require him to venture outside of Redhawk Caldera -- and that wasn't something Eljay did often or willingly. Elwood tried to force his tongue into motion and form a proper reply, but all he could manage was to shake his head.

Luckily, Peregrine was still as loquacious as ever and provided the answer that Elwood couldn't. He met Peregrine's gaze thankfully, his own expression softening ever so slightly in a demonstration of appreciation as the Alpha male attempted to placate the young Blackthorn and convince him to stay.