Hushed Willows Somewhat of a decision was made

she did not speak of her mate, but of the pain into which she had been born.

a great anguish flickered in the eyes of moonmother, for she remembered her sea island girl and how she had gone. perhaps this was why rolayne would not remain.

"i understand that your heart must find a home, one that is without such memories. i know that you and your husband will find it." softly she touched minnow's paw with her own. "a daughter should not carry the pain of guilt. your mother would not have wanted you to live with such sorrow. try to put it down, the burden you hold. it is time to allow happiness to grow in the place of hurt. bring this joy to your new home. good spirits will follow."