The Heartwood Ashen Remains

Bridget had enjoyed this conversation enough that she would have gladly forgotten her aims today, but she nodded and let Vale draw her back into the search. She really should find something to bring it back, her supplies were low. And if she was looking to leave, who knew what sorts of things she’d find on the way?

She’d take Vale’s company as long as the other woman was willing to linger, though, and enjoy it. It made her optimistic for leaving, remembering that there were other wolves to meet out there who could be this easy to talk to.