Lion Head Mesa Curiosity killed the cat, but the cat died knowing

Sunspots was scared to see a very big wolf, but he was surprised when that wolf spoke to him kindly. Still wary, Sunspots sniffed at him from afar and said, "My name is Sunspots." With Khaba, he'd gotten used to being scolded for every word, but he supposed that wasn't the case in all packs.

Walking slowly, muscles tensing in case he needed to flee, the wolf approached Haizel in a respectful semicircle. He licked his nose, a sign of the stress he was feeling.

He raised his head and looked to the horizon, nervous, in case other wolves were approaching.