Cordelia flew south from the packhouse after laughing at Cassandra. She was supposed to meet her daughters about five miles outside of pack territory to see if their plan had worked. Also, to talk about how much damage they had caused, she arrived first at the destined location on top of the area's darkest mountain. She perched, waiting, and watching for her daughters.
There was a familiar caw, and Cordelia answered. Marge perched beside her mother. They waited for Merlia, but she never came. Cordelia cawed out sorrowly for the loss of her middle daughter. She flew homeward, without saying a word to Marge. Merlia, even though she was a screw-up, was Cordelia's favorite, and it was not a secret.
Marge hung her head, following Cordelia home. She would be pleased with the Alpha being inju
