Redhawk Caldera Cupid Bubbles

Elwood suppressed an amiable laugh when Birk revealed his reason for traveling southward. "You didn't find a milder winter this year," he said, thinking back to the winter storm that had quite literally frozen everyone in place for a few weeks. "But usually, it's not quite that bad. And we at least have a nice spring and summer to make up for it."

He was quick to answer the question that Birk asked, happy to divulge more information about his family. He was proud of Redhawk Caldera and their legacy. "Well, Finley and I have three children of our own here -- Eljay, Lagan, and Liffey. And then the puppies -- Towhee, Titmouse, Orca, and Phox -- were born to the former Alpha pair, Fox and Peregrine. They founded this pack three years ago and when they both passed away this winter, Fin and I took over the pack and are raising their children like our own, with Raven's help. Peregrine and Fox were her parents, too." While the Blackthorns were not related to the Redhawks by blood, there was no denying that the two families were entwined.