(Caius)
Orin started toward the building where we'd be staying, but Isla remained near the river. Her attention moved across Silvermere as though she wasn't ready to go inside yet.
"Can we look around first?" she asked.
"Of course."
I looked at Orin.
"Show her Silvermere."
He nodded and changed direction. Instead of taking us toward the building he led us along the river and away from the center of the territory. Isla stayed beside me, watching everything we passed.
Several wolves greeted her along the way. Some stopped what they were doing and lowered their heads before continuing. Isla returned every greeting. Silvermere was already treating her as someone who belonged.
We passed several homes before reaching a garden near the river. A few children were helping an older woman gat
