Redtail Rise cinereous

Her sister waited, ears pricked. Masquerade paused to study her expression again. She had never felt so uncertain in her life. How was Redd going to take this news? It was quite possible she already knew, the Caru reasoned.

Remember when I said New Snow’s scent triggered me? Well, it sort of… She deliberated, unsure how to phrase for a moment. It woke something inside me, for lack of a better word. I never wanted a mate or pups. I actively didn’t want those things, even. But a flip switched.

She realized she was rambling. Masquerade stopped talking, shot Redd a slightly abashed look, then marshaled her thoughts in order to articulate them.

All of that to say, Riley and I are mates now.