Redhawk Caldera glinderwood

Two was company, three was — well, too much for Reyes. He didn't feel comfortable leaving yet though; he hadn't gotten what he'd wanted out of the first attempt and he'd be damned if he would let that stop him. Plus, leaving little Teya here in her current state — that wasn't right.

The next to arrive was Ruenna. He knew her as one of the wolves who cared for his children while they were new and growing. She had put as much work in to protecting and loving those kids as Towhee or himself, so Reyes held a healthy respect for her.

He didn't like the wreath of Towhee's scent around her much, though. Jealousy pervaded his every inch when she began to speak, which he had no control over.