Blackfeather Woods Keeping up with everything

She only needed to hear the word 'gold' to jump to a conclusion. I know her, Maegi growled, frown deepening. She was a bitch to me when I went to Redhawks to try and cover Mou's tracks. (Though not totally as bad as the black one who'd attacked her; still. . .no love lost there.) Thankfully Moonshadow's experience with her hadn't been so bad. Perhaps conflict could be avoided after all.

He found us, she said, shrugging. She didn't want to take credit at all for Sobek's return. He had done it on his own—she had failed. But thanks. I'm happy he's back. And I'm sorry you weren't able to find Falling Star, Maegi added. She gave Moonshadow a slightly watery smile. Don't lose hope. I lost my brothers once before and was able to reconnect with them. Your son may return.

Everything seemed settled, though Maegi felt as if she were still waiting for the other shoe to drop. Anything else I should know? she prompted, lifting her chin. Otherwise, it seemed as if they were done here—although if Moonshadow wanted some company, she was happy to provide.