Heron Lake Plateau ashes against the grain

Sorry for the hold-up! <3

Raven had expected her reaction to be a mixture of disbelief and confusion, so she was prepared for it with a reassuring smile and an emphatic nod. "Yes, really! I already asked Towhee her opinion and she is one hundred percent for it. I think she's excited, to be honest." She knew that in the coming months, as their pups grew and became ever more demanding, the extra help in the leadership ranks would be most welcome. The pack would benefit greatly from the added stability in their upper tier too. Niamh was a smart and dedicated wolf, and with some guidance, Raven thought she'd make a great addition. "We can teach you what you need to know, but we think you'll do great. If you accept, of course." Her tail waved behind her as she spoke, and while she hoped that Niamh was willing to do it, she would completely respect the young wolf's choice if she was uncomfortable with the added responsibility or if she felt she wasn't quite ready for it.