Big Salmon Lake The wreckoning.

The invitation seemed to catch her off guard, though only for a moment. Towhee saw the acceptance in Alivia’s eyes a heartbeat before she agreed. The Redhawk couldn’t help but reflect on part of Rue’s last message to her: -The caldera will be good for her.-

It’s this way, she said, still a little gruffly, motioning with her head. I’ll take you right to the caldera—the lake—itself. I’ll grab you something to eat while you get cleaned up. Sound good?

Towhee took a step, wondering if Alivia would want to live with them in the Hobbit Hole. Would Killer and Mal mind? She supposed they could discuss it later. For now, she shifted a little closer to Ruenna’s daughter, nudging her shoulder into hers and catching her eye, so like her mom’s. She then took another step, leading Alivia home.