Broken Antler Fen We don't need to be related to relate.

As much as she loved Wraen dearly, her response put a flush of heat in Towhee's cheeks. She didn't normally mind hugs one bit, though she squirmed a little as her friend clutched at her. Fortunately, Wraen released her pretty quickly and resumed a more normal demeanor. The Sovereign cleared her throat as she mentally smoothed her petticoats and focused on the question.

"I had a thought," she replied, her voice a little more stilted than usual. Towhee paused, trying to gather her thoughts (and her wits). "My Regents are both gone, possibly for good. I have some great wolves supporting me but there's not many of us. Sometimes," she came right out and said it, "I think we should just join forces with one of our sister packs."