Baited Breath

Rhythm had addressed Sparrow telling her everything went fine. The girl's heart hammered in her chest. She wanted to see the pups right away, but Rhythm wanted to see the herbs. Sparrow drew near to her aunt, pulling the skin sack close. She carefully pulled the bone out and folded the sides down to reveal her herbs. Sparrow stabbed the bone in one corner of the pelt as not to lose it, then began, "I have lavender, and even found a little bit of marshmallow for when the pups are older and teething." Sparrow beamed, then went on, "I have watercress, which I tested myself, they might help with nutrition, or so I'm told. I also have- Um- it's here-" Sparrow searched around her pouch. Where was it? It was one of the main herbs she meant to bring. Her head shot up. She had left it on the top ridge of her den. She had put it there to remember it specifically, "Oh no- Aunt Rhythm... I forgot the Alfalfa..."