Sly Fox Sand Dunes pawsteps over sand dunes

Definitely. I’ve struggled with trying to fit in with The Tribe, mostly ‘cause I’m not really used to living in a group. But everybody there has been really cool—cooler than I deserve, really, Talisman admitted, ears pressing down a little guiltily.

But his ears perked up again when Kusuma said she’d accompany him. He grinned and motioned with his head, then began walking. He wondered what S’ari and the others would think of his prodigal return. He reassured himself by remembering S’ari’s words from their first encounter.

Anyway, sounds like we’re a couple of misfits. We can always keep each other company. I could definitely use more friends, Talis said as they walked side by side.

And of course he was open to more than that, especially as he hungrily recalled Candle’s scent. His pale eyes flashed over Kusuma’s face, wondering if she was looking for that flavor of companionship. Talis still didn’t think he was cut out for commitment, though he was definitely down for some flings.