Redhawk Caldera Now if you'll excuse me, I have a little hell to raise.

He confirmed her suspicions, then tacked on a few other skills for good measure. As much as Towhee typically resented those she considered outsiders, she was forced to admit that Sebastian's contributions were critical right now. Even if the pack's young weren't related to him, he would certainly realize the importance of caring for and feeding them during this food shortage, and be able to assist directly with both.

His comment caught her off guard. "You—what?" Towhee blurted. She then paused, dimly recollecting someone mentioning this in the past. She must not have cared at the time. But now she would be lying if she said she wasn't intrigued. "When? Did you know my parents?"