Porcupine Ridge your darkness is shining

The search for her sister had led her inland. It was at the borders of a pack that Ana found her now — and they were not alone. The girl had gathered all the treasures of Blackwater into a pelt, the wolf bones and the strange split rock, and now clutched the pack possessively as she moved toward her sister.

An unceremonious reunion, but when had the world ever been so kind as to let them have their moments in peace? Ana glanced toward the unfamiliar presence before her eyes settled on Ava.

Were they staying here now?

Or had Ava meant to leave her behind?

Exhaustion sat heavy in her bones. Anathema couldn't find it in herself to feel anything about either possibility.