Wheeling Gull Isle they are for each other

The children were old enough to travel to the rendezvous. All were weaned. She nudged the trio of @Vesper, @Prevost and @Peregrine along, with @Blueberry never far from her eldest sister. She smiled, but the expression was hollow. This should have been a momentous and joyful occasion.

Instead, it felt more like a farewell.

They could not stay here; she knew that. If they were closer to large herds of deer, greater quantities of game. . . But that was not to be found on the island. 

Maegi settled with a huff on her haunches in the place where she'd meant to grow her garden, letting the kids run fairly amok (though with a stern warning to stay within sight). She took a moment, closing her eyes, letting the breeze caress her cheek.

Then she howled for @Aiolos, @Mou, and @Phox. They had things to discuss. Many more things that would remain unspoken. And children to care for.

The pups were most important.