Moonspear You made me fall from Heaven

You don’t owe us anything. We’re happy to have you, Treepie added to Alaric’s words. I’d be happy to look after them if you’d like to hunt or do anything else, she added, her face soft as she beheld the two little boys.

One of them seemed to be trying to latch onto Alaric. The Emprex huffed a laugh and made to gently nudge him back toward his mother. She supposed it was a good sign that he had an appetite. He and his brother needed to nurse often to stay strong and grow.

You should stay here for a few days. We’ll stop by with food and fellowship, Pie said, glancing at Alaric. Once you feel rested, we can find you an ulaq of your own, further up the mountain.

She fell silent and slid back a step. She was torn. They probably ought to leave Pala and her sons alone to settle in and get some sleep. But Treepie was reluctant to leave them by themselves. It didn’t matter that the pups were no blood of hers; she already felt protective of them.

I’ll be close by, in case you need anything. Just call, the Emprex offered, slowly moving toward the door.