Redsand Canyon for the fish, the lake in which he lives is the universe

fennec answered with a direct authority that surprised germanicus. it was not that he did not know she was possessed of such things. it was the indication that fennec had settled firmly and quickly into her role as co-helm of the pack.

this swelled his heart with pride and the pink flicker of affection.

"we have had many defections, kallik. lady ruenna herself departed earlier this autumn. cornelius and alivia went with her."

kallik would see the change in the imperator's face, to know that the man was not without his own grief. "stay here. reach out to your sons. mereo is in the process of evolving." his voice was kind. "i would like you to be part of it."