Swiftcurrent Creek what seemed so blue in the sunlight

Eshe had to do a double-take when she first heard his voice, as she thought she was imagining things. “No,” she tried to rationalize. “There’s no way …” But if there was a way, she’d happily take it. Curious, she slunk through the territory and towards the border with baited breath.

Her suspicions were soon confirmed; he stood in the distance, talking with Arric.

She couldn’t remember the last time she’d seen Slaney—probably when he went out on his own. But, honestly, that didn’t matter. He was here, and so was she!

“SLANEY!” She called, bolting through the woods and past the beta. “IT’S YOU!” Then, without hesitation, she threw herself at him and tried to pull him into a hug. What was he doing here?!