Blackfeather Woods Walking by your side

She sighed a little. He may not, she said bluntly. But that is not something you can control. He could only control his own feelings and responses. His concern was very real, though. She had no idea how Zephyr would handle things going forward, and he could very well ask them to leave once Taki was healed enough. I worry about that too, she admitted. I want safety and security for Taktuq and for our children. She didn't bother hiding her emotions from Taikon anymore, so the worry was clear on her face as she spoke. We will figure something out, she assured him. 

Speaking of her niece, one of her many worries right now was what do with her long term. She would be happy for her to stay with them, but that meant a trip back over the mountains to tell Sia where she was. She had been tossing this around silently for a few days, unsure how exactly to bring it up to Taikon. She wasn't sure how upset he would be about it. I need to talk more to Taktuq now that we are safe. I'm not sure if she wants to stay with us or go home eventually, She explained. Either way, it will mean traveling back over the mountains. If she decides to stay with us, I have to tell my brother where she is. He will will be worried and searching— she swallowed. She couldn't bear the thought. He would be beside himself. She knew it was not a good situation regardless. They had just gotten here, and the journey hadn't been easy. The decision to take in Taktuq had been hers, and she worried about how Taikon would feel about her making the trip back to Easthollow. He might be angry with her for putting them in this position, and she would understand. That didn't change the facts, though.