Bearclaw Valley A little birdie told me...

"I hope his annoyance will be enough." Even without the bear, she would enjoy bringing her sons and daughter to another pack, to experience a different lifestyle. If only for a month or so. She would bring that up later with Scarlett, but for now, they had another important topic to talk about.

"He is one of the most hardworking of my pack, and the most loyal." She said, unsure how to really describe her feelings. She had never been in a situation like this, where she was gushing over a male, when it was real. "He takes care of my children, and teaches them how to fight and hunt, since he knows I am busy." She stared wistfully forward. "It's hard for me to really explain."