Redtail Rise serenade

Their cheeks ached from smiling, a phenomenon never before experienced by Masquerade. But being reunited with Avicus—having her all to themself too, briefly—righted so many of the wrongs in the Caru’s heart. They couldn’t help but grin wolfishly.

They flanked their mother as they finally reached the rise. Masque noticed her momentary hesitation and touched their nose to Avicus’s shoulder. Everyone else here would be just as happy to see their Wealda returned, they were certain of it.