Stone Circle and i've lost a few good friends along the way

Indra spoke of Bearclaw Valley, and Steph's ears perked to attention. Yes, indeed, she knew. She and her sister had escaped from the borders of Easthollow, intent on exploring the mountainside of the other's pack. Xan had caught them just before they reached the top. Steph had been weary of him, unwilling to follow his orders, unyielding to his threats of telling their mother. Steph would not have minded if he told. Yes, tell her that she refused to follow a stranger! Even now, Steph stiffened on the inside. She was still as stubborn as ever, even to the memory. 

Of course, it turned out Xan had been telling the truth, and that he was their Uncle. But, the relationship had never been mended after that day. Steph didn't think he was losing any sleep over that, because she sure wasn't. Yes, Xan is my Uncle, she admitted to Indra. There was no bitterness in her voice, just facts that came out of her maw. I'm unfamiliar with Lost Creek Hollow, though, she added. 

Steph smiled when Indra expressed her wishes to remain here. Me, too, she responded. Steph thought Indra was very nice, and while she hadn't met Laurel yet, the first impression was that she was a dutiful mother.