Blackfeather Woods he said youre just as boring as anyone else

She returned Sascha's glare with a cool look, nodding as Kove gave his verdict. It was the right thing to do. Maegi hadn't meant any malice, truly, by speaking so poorly as she had of her cousin. Unlike most Blackfeather wolves, she didn't quite have the knack for lying; the truth, often vicious, lay heavy on her tongue at all times. One day it could very well be her undoing.

For now, though, she was safe here in the Woods, and it was with this knowledge that she strode past Sascha, looking over her shoulder at him--no, them. "Welcome home," she said softly. "I'll give you the tour if you still want one."

She padded away, heading first toward the Redgrove. They'd follow if they wished, and if not, she'd have some quiet time to herself, at least. With another Melonii now in the forest, it was a winning situation no matter how the cards fell.

exit Maegi