Swiftcurrent Creek never lonely, just alone

She wasn't sure what had led her back to the Wilds, or what brought her back again and again. She drifted through the Teekon like the nomad she'd always been - unable to settle, to commit.

But having visited her parents in her rotation of travel, they had said something to her she'd never expected: find a home, find a family. And though at first she'd kicked against their advice, the more she wanted and thought about it... the more she knew they were right.

She didn't mind being alone. She was not lonely. But with her parents retired and not long for this world, Jasper was the only family she had left, and she did not even know where he was. And then what?

Dhalia considered these things as she came across the scent of a claim. It was formidable, strong. Were they kind here? Was this even a place she'd want to settle? The coywolf observed the land for a long time before she lifted her head with a hotel on the air. 

Time and talk would tell.