Kintla Flatlands aero

Towhee felt particularly wary as they passed across the open flat lands. She fell back to the rear, unable to deny her instinct to protect her loved ones, especially now. Her hackles prickled as her eyes swept side to side. Her nostrils flared, constantly reading the wind for any whiff of trouble.

When Maxim dropped back to join her, she nodded approvingly and continued her surveillance. Then she actually looked at him and nearly stopped in her tracks. There was a forlorn look on his face as he reached for her. Automatically, she reached back, keeping one eye on their son over his shoulder.

Hey, she murmured to him, what’s up? Talk to me.