Whitefish River What the night knows

In the distance, Koontz thought she saw a large shadow moving toward her. As they came closer, the silhouette took on the shape of a wolf. By the time they came within a hundred yards of one another, she could make out details. He was something of a powerhouse, with typical agouti markings and eyes so dark she could barely make them out in the dusky light. He didn't seem to have noticed her, though she quickly changed that by barking to grab his attention.

"Hi," she said when he presumably looked her way. "I was just heading home to Blacktail Deer Plateau. Where are you headed?" she asked conversationally, keeping her posture neutral. Her silver tail swayed and she cocked her head, looking at him without meeting his dark eyes directly.