Lion Head Mesa But the roses were only to drain my inspiration

Fennec wouldn’t be dissuaded. This boy knew nothing about her. She was my family way before she was yours. Don’t pretend like I’m some kind of monster. Germanicus asked me, and unlike you, I know she wouldn’t care.

That was partially a lie, but her glare didn’t betray any lack of confidence. She didn’t know if Ruenna would have cared, but she did know that she wouldn’t have a right to. She could have come back at any moment and I’d have stepped aside. She didn’t.

I’m here because Akashingo deserved to know Mereo is gone. She owed him no further explanation than that. Makono’s blessing was all that mattered, and his presence here didn’t affect any of it. He deserved no more or less than any of the wolves here. She doubted he would have the courage to look for his father now.