Breed to Come (28 page)

"They have gone," Liliha said. "To the stars—where someday, warrior, we shall follow. But beforethen, there is much to be done—even if we are nolonger Gammage's people."

He would follow her willingly, even back into thelairs. Furtig had a feeling that henceforth whereverLiliha light-footedly trod he would follow. No—notfollow—for she was waiting for him to walk besideher. He purred softly, and his tail tip curved up inwarm content.