Redhawk Caldera sunset

Maia burst with excitement about the news, and it made Eljay smile to see her so enthusiastic. It was one of the things that he loved so much about Maia.

Bronco was indeed a good wolf. He reminded Eljay of many beloved that he had lost — among them Wildfire, Uncle Colt, his parents, Niamh — and Bronco, despite all the hardships in his youth, had grown into a fine man that Eljay was proud to call his family. I'm glad, he said softly when Teya said that they were taking things slow, and that things felt good. He was excited to think about Teya and Bronco starting a family in the coming year, alongside Eljay and Maia's (hopefully) next litter. The kids loved Sorana, and to think they would have another batch of cousins to play with filled Eljay's heart with joy. It reminded him of his own growing up and the many years of Redhawks and Blackthorns growing up alongside each other.

Teya mentioned that she should head back to the borders and Eljay nodded. He accepted the hug, leaning in to press his nose against her fur firmly yet gently. He smiled softly though broadly as she spoke again. After Teya had gone, Eljay leaned into Maia and said to her, We have created something so beautiful here. It wasn't until he had left Redhawk Caldera to join Brecheliant that Eljay realised how much he had needed Brecheliant. It wasn't until he had joined Brecheliant that Eljay had truly felt like he had value to a pack.