Blackfeather Woods i like to be here when i can

Maegi gave the woman a look that was almost a smile, albeit a wry one. Well, this place is green—dark green, but green. And we've got a community, too, she remarked. She remembered Flicker's treachery, then, and it gave her pause. Should she so readily accept this stranger into the woods, after what had happened?

I can let you stay here, but you have to promise me something, Maegi said firmly. She halted a beat, trying to figure out how best to word what she wanted to say. It was tricky. . . I don't trust easily, and I'm really good at holding a grudge. I still remember the face of the woman who killed my uncle, and that was a long time ago. And yet, like it was yesterday.

You don't have to stay forever, but if you can promise me you won't turn against me or my wolves, you have a home for as long as you need it, she offered, standing tall as she could. Her bi-colored eyes were gimlet, fixed on Jazira's face. Can you promise me that?