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As the three adults continued to discuss the situation, Elwood quietly made up his mind. Not only would the cavern offer shelter for the newborns, but the rest of the pack would need to hunker down there as well to help with the babies, and that would ensure their safety in the face of winter's wrath. Raven seemed convinced, and Finley, while doubtful, was willing to talk about logistics. She was right: they would need help from Eljay, and probably Lagan, Liffey, and Gannet, too.

"We can do it," he said with a nod. "The kids will help us. And the new girl," he added, even as a breath of frigid air reached in from outside. He pushed himself into a sitting position. "We should go as soon as possible -- before the weather worsens. I can round everyone up," he offered; he knew that his howl would summon Eljay quickly, and hopefully the others would also promptly heed his call.