Redsand Canyon laichen

mereo was a curious place. the shelters were hewn from the same stone as the walls. the presence of many wolves were clearly marked here. ruenna's gait did nothing to dispel the obvious fact that she was a respected personage in her own land. 
but of course she was. mahler could not imagine a world in which she did not hold such a role.
they settled in a pleasant area barren of privacy. but the gargoyle did not need it to hold a conversation. "i have led many packs for many years. if ve settle, it vill be organic. a family rather than an empire."
the allusion was set. he made no more overtures in that direction. "you have a new title." matrona. "and a bodyguard." mahler arched a brow playfully, inviting ruenna to speak.