Sindri’s delta glided with her starry pelt, jaguar whiskers and tail, and horned mask toward the area where Athena had previously held court, now ruled by Swallowtail. The fiery water Elemental had been taking her role as alphess seriously. Undoubtedly she had heard some rumor of the war that was sparking. That was likely the reason for this meeting.
She slipped in, noting beta Elise, sigma Jelethe, kappa Sydney, iota Helene, and zeta Soliel. Poor Helene. Callie had known her since she was a pup. She wasn’t that free, caring child anymore. All she was was a sad, broken girl. Possibly insane, too. She rarely spoke, and when she did it was to herself. Now, Helene was flexing her claws and mumbling. Callie swallowed, suddenly on edge. She could feel a tingling creeping up her spine, almost as if something bad was going to happen.

I’m long gone, I’m way ahead, ever since this race began!”