Theon.

“Yes, she did,” Ruelle chimes in, “I talked with her before. She doesn’t want to remain in this pack.”

Callista whines this time. I pretend not to pay her any mind, but I think it’s interesting that her whine felt like a protest.

That’s confusing. What is she protesting against? Was she having second thoughts about leaving this pack?

“The stealer is a taboo, yes,” Farris raises his voice, “But she can also mimic the scent of a lost mate. Before, I thought it was ...