Redtail Rise Family Reunion

As much as she wanted to deny it, it was evident that the she-wolf was speaking the truth. Remembering the conditions of her childhood, she knew Emory's temper. She knew that she'd been bitter about her mate's affair and furious about the litter to follow. However, she couldn't spend all of the blame on her. After all, her mother chose not to return, she chose to not come looking. If Ally were still a pup, she would cower into the elder's embrace, but she knew better now.

You left me and you never turned back. Do you even care to know what happened afterwards? Do you know what happened to my father, to Emory, to me? she said, before sucking in a deep breath and continuing, I'm sorry I found you. I know how hard it must be to come face to face with your precious mistake, right? Doesn't it bother you that I can barely remember your scent? I mean, does that bother you at all? She turned away from the she-wolf hoping she would have some sort of rebuttal, but if she didn't, it would be all the same.

Alyssum had once again wasted her time.