I didn't mind that they didn't have any of me in them, as the leader I should accept that my mate would be bred with others for the glory of the clan and the Shadowbinder. Though part of me was uneasy.
It was at this perfect moment that a Tengu, my true familiar, came rushing towards the nest just laughing. Herbie turned his head, he had been guarding while me and my mate had slept, to the noise and we were all greeted to an extraordinary sight.






