Northstar Vale And they’ll sew feathеrs in my spine.

-Gone,- Towhee confirmed. -When a wolf dies, it’s just like they fall asleep, only they don’t wake up. So we bury them. Leo is buried here,- she repeated, making sure to point at the grave.

Before Towhee could segue into the subject of Maxim’s absence, Jr surprised her by making the connection. She would not waste this opportunity, though she knew she must choose her words very carefully. She wanted to give the kid the facts without confusing her.

-Your dad is gone. I don’t know where he went or what happened to him. I know he would never leave us on purpose, so he might be hurt or dead. I wish I had all the answers but I just don’t know, Jr. I’m sorry. I miss him a lot too. I hope he comes back. Either way, I’m here. I’m not going anywhere. Okay?-