Arrow Lake Reunion

Artok stared at him, though he growl slowly quieted. He kept his muscles tight, and his eyes poised on his uncle. If anything he had learned, always be ready, in the last few months. Trust no one, and never take anyone for their word, ever again. He had trusted, he had been obedient, everything he was supposed to be. And now look at him, wounded and pitiful, having to limp for the rest of his life. 

Artok stood still as his words, washed over him. He laid his ears to his skull, but he didn't submit. He would never submit to anyone, ever again. Except for maybe Miss Scarlett. Not even Kove would get him to submit, they would have to break his back. I never said you didn't care for me, and I know very well what you have done for me. But being on my own, uncle I trust no one as I did. A wolf who gave me shelter, gave me a home. Allowed his bitch to do this to my hide, because i wasn't her only son. She wasn't even a high ranking wolf, but she had ruled once before and the leader, did nothing. So forgive me, if I am less than jovial."

Artok tilted one ear forward, and shook his head. no uncle you never left before. But you had been grumbling at me, for awhile. And you seemed so angry, to have to care for me. I thought perhaps this time, you really had left.