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Laurel smiled at him and then she moved to a nearby shrubbery where she left some of her fur and scent again.

When Mahler asked her about aspirations Laurel paused in her step briefly, as if she felt caught out. He mentioned the flowers and she said, I look forward to seeing it in spring. Spring... What more would that bring for her? The children she so desired? Another chance at being a mother? I don't have many aspirations these days, she admitted. Other than to live a quiet, good life with a family and good wolves around me. The past proved that aspirations brought little good. Bearclaw valley and her leadership there had brought her nothing. Trying to court Xan in the past had brought her nothing. Thinking you were smarter than me has brought you nothing. Laurel frowned as she thought of her life's failures.

She just wanted some peace, now. Peace, good wolves, a real family and beautiful flowers seemed like a good plan.

Time would tell if she would receive any or all of those.