Northstar Vale feel your mother at your side

Are you asking to be ranked? the matriarch inquired directly.

Ah! Did Viskani think Seal was prospecting? The young woman became bamboozled and tried to gather the words to convince Viskani of her genuine sincerity. Seal cared little for the prestige of a higher position in a pack’s hierarchy. Healing and helping were all that mattered to her.

But even in the dark, Seal could spy the queen’s knowing smile. In a way, it reminded her of Kukutux.

Eventually, she found her voice.

“Yes,” the young woman said and shifted closer. “It’s all I’ve wanted tae do since I was a wee lass.” She paused. “But… I dinnae believe I deserve tae be ranked. I’m still repaying you for what I stole…”