Stone Circle you can't go home again

Shale felt a small rush of pleasure as her eyes widened and she spoke to Murdock. She did know Grayday! But any pleasure that came quickly dissipated as she launched into an explanation--the ranks were full, worried about food, and the like.

He knew she was right not to take on more wolves than the pack could feed. Winters were brutal--though not so much as up north--and Val had mentioned children, which threw an extra complicated variable into the mix. While disappointed, Shale could understand her reasoning.

"It's not a problem," he said politely, trying to keep his voice from sounding too flat. "Grayday's pack. . .I mean, no. I didn't know he was down here. I didn't know where any of my family had gone," he added, with a sidelong glance at Murdock. He flicked an ear at the alpha female, curious. "Do you know where his pack lives?"