Broken Antler Fen Let your arms be a place she feels safe in

It was too bad that none of Maia's other siblings lived here, so he could've met them, but he just nodded, didn't comment. Ibis was her brother's daughter, so still family, even though not a sibling.

Maia then suggested that they could go back home to see Maia's siblings. Eljay wasn't aware there was still a home after the fire, but he was happy to hear it. He asked, How far off is it..? He had travelled to the Frosthawks, but it wasn't all that far. For Eljay? Still Really Far Away. But not for other wolves, probably. How was Weejay doing over there? He ought to visit her sometime. Maybe after Maia's heat, though, because he didn't want to miss their window of opportunity.

He was distracted by these thoughts when Maia rolled sideways and pulled herself close. Eljay smiled softly, a smile that only grew at her next words. I love you too, Eljay said, words soft, and he pressed himself against Maia to emphasise the gravity of these words.