Bearclaw Valley my carnivore heart comes out after dark

When Addie fell back, Sif quickly closed the gap, blocking her from the pale wolf's sight. Although she felt only cool apathy from the older girl, her own feelings toward Addie were far warmer - and her protective streak burned hot toward all three of her companions. 

She preened when introduced as a wife, and shuffled excitedly from paw to paw as she regarded the strange male, wondering what sort of companion Wardruna planned to make of him.

(While she'd understood that they were seeking shelter away from the hollow, she had yet to realize that they would be under the command of another. Thus, she viewed Xan with a sort of guileless expectation, head tilted curiously to the side.)