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"I am Muirrin Blackthorn," she answered readily, her golden eyes still inquisitive as she watched the male's slightest movements. It didn't occur to her that now she was being the nosy one, but the agouti female was suddenly eager to know more about her. With ambitions to create a pack of able fighters and witty advisors, Muirrin realized immediately that the male would be a good addition to her roster.

"You say you have been alone for a long time," she continued. "May I ask why? You look like a sturdy warrior, and you clearly have knowledge of at least some of the land's mysteries—it seems to me that a pack would be lucky to count you among their ranks."