Hushed Willows if we never make it back to california i want you to know i love you

Yes, of course, Lily responded, pushing back all the self-pity she had in order to properly serve her packmates in her new role. It wouldn't do to be selfish, not now. Not before, either. . .but certainly not now. They're not too far away. I could use the rest, myself.

She began to pad away, flicking her tail for Delight and (if he wanted to) Mali to follow. All the while, she mused over the changes they had experienced, for better and for worse. The new territory was beautiful, but it seemed as if things were falling apart within the ranks.

How could she fix this?