Rising Sun Valley pen in one hand, sword in the other

The stranger who approached seemed to be nothing out of the ordinary- assertive but not overbearing, and well-spoken in a noncombative manner. The only thing off-putting about her was her smell, because Dovev could detect the various scents of other wolves drifting from her body. It indicated she was a pack, and the male was anxious to see if this wolf was scouting for prospective territory. He shifted from one foot to another, indicating his behavior was unusually cautious.

Although her answer revealed she had been to the Creek before, Dovev had no knowledge of it. He had heard of the Sunspire and the problems that arose before he joined the Creek, but never knew of its leaders.
Yeah, for right now, he replied in response to her last question. So, you were a former member then? Dovev tried to guess at what she was implying.