Firefly Ravine not your little girl anymore

She leaned into the touch of her makeshift mother as it came, sniffing back her feelings for the moment. No. She's too far now, I want to stay with you and help. Your babies are hungry. Even though she rarely brought home more than a rodent or a piece of a scavenged carcass.

What if we go to Sapphique? She asked, coy eyes finally looking to Marina. I know my auntie is harsh but.. Sapphique could help feed them, give the puppies security and community.

She knew it was silly to stay. It was Marina's choice to make, not for Leonore to put in her mind. Her thoughts of family were making her sentimental.