Sun Mote Copse It's such a catchy song

"It wasn't that there was anything bad about being in leadership," Wildfire explained, "it was just that I didn't think I was suited to that level of responsibility. Back then, I really wasn't. I was also quite a traveler when I was young and I didn't want to feel tied down to the required duties. That wouldn't have been fair to me or the pack." Her lips curled into a smile. "I've changed a bit over the years, though I'd like to get back to traveling more. I think I could do that now, even as a leader."

She lapsed into silence for a beat after that, glancing at the pretty sights along the riverbank, then mentioned to Kiwi, "There was something I wanted to talk to you about. When the pups are born, I'll be pretty well tied to them and won't be able to go anywhere on a whim for a while. During those first few weeks, I'd like you to feel as though you can accept or deny callers at the border in my stead. Actually, I'd like for you to feel the right to exercise this privilege already, but it'll be particularly important then."