Chapter 3: Lean Bear
“It’s been three years since your quest, and you’re now nineteen summers. It’s time you took a wife,” said Cunning Fox. “I’ve been married now two summers and already have a son,” he added proudly.
“And I’ll be married in the fall,” said Shining Otter. “You need to consider your future. You have been pledged to marry Wind Flower for some time. I’m sure she’s wondering what’s taking you so long.”
Soaring Hawk listened to his friends as they returned from a hunt. Each carried several rabbits and a pheasant or two. He sighed. They’d had this conversation before.
“Yes,” agreed Cunning Fox. “Your father is now chief, And you’ll be chief after him. You will need a son to follow you.”
“Have you been with Wind Flower?” asked Shining Otter.
“We are not married yet,” repli
