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The first, paler stranger offered a familiar name: Nebula. Towhee's fiery gaze swung toward the darker of the two. And that makes you— The thought cut off in surprise when the black she-wolf introduced herself as Verochka, not Ruenna.

"This is Asterism Grove and I'm Towhee, one of the leaders," she spoke brusquely, head raising slightly, a subtle sign of dominance. "My brother mentioned you," Towhee said to Nebula, then she turned her narrowed eyes to Verochka, "but I have no idea who you are. I suggest you leave, unless you intend to pledge loyalty to us." And just because she was in a foul temper, she didn't attempt to stifle the warning growl that followed.