Duck Lake If I would, could you?

Her expression softened as the discussion turned to family. Israel had not realized how much she valued her sisters and parents until now. In reality, it was possible that she would never see any of them again.

Israel blinked and returned from her dark reverie. Her ears flicked smoothly toward Simatra, who had begun to speak of a brother whom was seemingly as dearly loved as Israel's sisters. May I ask... why you left? she wondered quietly. Sometimes, one"s history was not openly shared, if the past was painful enough. But Israel was growing fond of the golden wolfess. She wanted to know.