Northstar Vale sand willow

he continued not to look at her.

tamar found this odd but did not comment. she wanted to tell him of mereo and epoch but his voice stilled her tongue. the desert bloom gave a rueful shake of her head. "i have seen no one who wears spots."

the young wolf shifted toward the stranger somewhat, giving a wave of her tail in peace. "will you tell me how long he has been gone?"