Blacktail Deer Plateau the passportal

Junior didn't take offense at his words; in fact, they warmed her despite the chilling rain. She drew closer to Dante, not consciously but like a moth drawn to a flame. She smiled up at him, careful to avoid looking him in the eye, and nudged his chin. It was both a show of respect and a gesture of appreciation.

When asked how she knew about her father, her eyes gleamed. "I'm an Outrider, remember? It's my job to know everything that's going on." She chuffed. "I was exploring out that way when I ran into a busted-up Fox. We, ah, had some words, then I left and made my way back here. I haven't seen my dad."

Swallowing the lump that threatened to form in her throat, Junior said, "So you're Alpha now? I ran into Saēna and she told me how my dad basically blindsided you guys. But you totes deserve it."