Spotted Eagle Mountain i'm going home

He heard her out, nodding, and drew closer to his mother, pressing his muzzle to her temple.

I promise, I won't let anything happen to you, Killdeer murmured fervently. We'll get there, spend a day or two visiting, and then we can find a new home. Is that okay?

He paused, and then revisited something that she'd said. You can leave. We will leave.

It ruled out the island for a place they'd settle, but that was okay. He'd lived apart from Caracal before and he'd do so again. Perhaps there was a spot on the mainland that would be friendly to them—and close enough to everyone near to his heart.

So. . .will we go? he asked.