Blacktail Deer Plateau frozen in timeless aura, a catalyst of colors

It was funny, the way life balanced itself. Just as he was becoming aware of Saēna's prolonged absence — he wondered if Junior had somehow stolen her away to that damn sisterhood — Blue Willow's voice rose into the air, tinged with excitement and hope. Peregrine blinked and heeded the call immediately, wondering if something had happened or if the Healer was still in good spirits from their recent run.

He enjoyed a healthy sprint, then slowed and approached the Beta's den site at a brisk trot. "You rang?" he said in a breathy voice, his eyes immediately fixing on Atticus. His heart leaped into his throat when, for the first time in weeks, he thought he saw his brother looking back at him.