Ocean's Breath Plateau This time, this place.

If Towhee needed a sign, Phox’s serendipitous appearance was it. Her head reared back as her brother magically materialized as if summoned by her silent plotting. More likely, he had come here with his own agenda entirely. And its name was probably Heph. Somehow, Towhee suspected their itineraries probably wouldn’t interfere. Of course, she was curious what Phox would think of her idea.

She bit back a sigh at his report, offering a commiserating nudge. Then he asked the million dollar question and she stepped back with a dry laugh. Her lips parted to tell him what was on her mind when Rodyn appeared. Oh, right, she’d called for him.

Hey, Rodyn. This is my brother, Phox, Towhee greeted. We actually just bumped into each other here, which is wild because… Now her orange eyes turned to meet her brother’s. I was actually thinking of spending the winter here, if they’ll have us. But obviously I kinda need to know what you think of that plan. And then we can get to what he thinks, she said, tipping her head sideways to indicate the pack’s Alpha.

Deciding her litter mate might need a moment to think on that, Towhee’s eyes flicked back to Rodyn as she asked warmly, How are you? And the boys?