The trees stood tall, blocking most of the moonlight. Leaves blew slightly in the small gust of wind, making quiet rustling sounds. A she-cat raced through the forest, as fast as she could, her heart pounding. Smelling the border, she stopped, and waited.

Her heart felt like it was going to burst. She was nervous and overjoyed at the same time. Wait until I tell him the news! He will be delighted! Then, reality hit her. She didn't know where she would raise the kits. Would he move to Mossclan with her? Or would she have to leave her clan to be with her mate?

Her heart pounding harder now, she knew she couldn't wait for him. He would just try to convince her to leave Mossclan, so they could be together. Her mind was racing. Do I stay? Do I go? Make up your mind Wrenflight! She snapped at herself. Wrenflight knew if she waited any longer, he would come through the bushes, and see her at the border.

Knowing there was only one way for her to raise her kits in Mossclan, Wrenflight turned her back on the border, and raced back to her camp. Tears welled down her cheeks as she ran, but she didn't stop. I'm sorry. But I can't let my kits live anywhere but Mossclan. It is their true home. She dashed through the forest, back into camp, and lay down in the warriors den, preparing what she would tell her clan leader in the morning.

Back at the border, a white tom padded out of the bushes. He smelled Wrenflight's scent, but she wasn't there.

He waited all night, but she never showed up.