"I sort of figured it had to do with all the experiences that shaped my time in Deerington, and then my time with Margot. I started to see wolves in a new way: they felt like a strength, and loyal and dependable, traits I've always admired. Out of that, I think Tempest came to be, and she knows enough when to be around and when to leave me be. But she's still one of my bets friends too."

At those words the wolf omen seemed to materialize by her side and hopped on her hind legs to give Luz an appreciative lick before returning to her four legs and retaining her dignity again.

"Weasels are pretty great! I've always like how fast they were, how quick they are to get away when they need to. Whoa, I didn't know that about their bite! Really?!"