Redsand Canyon Boot Straps

Every question he asked was valid, though this one was perhaps one of the most pertinent of all. Although Towhee’s physical capabilities were waning, they both knew she had a lot more to offer. Even Germanicus knew that, though the system here remained rigged against her. As much as she loved Mereo and enjoyed the military lifestyle, there was part of her that was ready to get away from such an intense focus on brawn over anything else.

I wouldn’t demand it or anything, but I like the thought that we could have a fighting chance at being, like, the Betas there, Towhee admitted, nose wrinkling, without having to abandon one another or our kids. She paused. Speaking of them, if we did decide to relocate, I’d obviously invite them to come along but I’d like to give them the agency of choosing. They’re old enough. And the packs are right next door.

Her orange eyes caught his, wondering if Maxim agreed with her on this. Towhee had a lot of experience with raising kids and seeing them leave the nest. This would be the other way around, funnily enough, bu the point was she knew he was a first-time father and it might be harder for him to contemplate parting from their offspring just yet.