Heron Lake Plateau home is where your heart is

She wanted so badly to talk to Bat, reassure her that everything was fine. She also wanted to talk to Artaax, despite the threats he'd made. Wildfire hadn't gotten to say goodbye—he'd been gone for a while, searching for Bat—and though she knew he would never understand, Wildfire couldn't help it. She wanted to see her son, try talking to him. She ached for him, Blixen, Bobby, Silkie and Tux... she might have walked away deliberately but that didn't stop her from missing her children.

But none of them—including Bat—really wanted much of anything to do with her right now. Although Wildfire was immensely grateful for the company of Kiwi and Sequoia, as well as the Redhawks, it hurt her. She carried the pain with her as she traipsed across the plateau, seeking Raven. She wanted to spend some time with her sister, nieces and nephew today. She'd heard about the altercation at the borders and hoped to get the latest news from the Alpha male's mate.

As she neared the area where the family kept house, Wildfire saw a familiar face. "Eljay!" she cried out, features brightening. It never even crossed her mind to dwell on those ancient days in Drageda; it was entirely possible she'd even forgotten all about them over time. "I knew it was only a matter of time before I ran into you here. Rave says you spend a lot of time with the kids," she said in way of greeting once she came closer. "It's good to see you. How are you?"