Ravensblood Forest I fought the law

set the morning after the fight, assuming some stuff. AW, and Kesuk can jump in anytime if she wants/is able

Edit: tagging @Ryker @Ryker

After fleeing their former home at the plateau, Koda and Kesuk had sought refuge among the mighty redwoods of the Ravensblood forest. They spent their first night as lone wolves hunkered down in the hollowed out trunk of a fallen tree. He woke while she was still fast asleep, and quietly slipped out of their temporary home to get some air.

His injured shoulder had stiffened up overnight, making walking a painful chore. He did his best to block out the pain and limped through the trees with his nose to the ground, searching out the scent of prey. Even in his condition, he wanted to catch some breakfast for himself and his mate. He couldn't afford to let his injury slow them down, as they were still in reach of the plateau. Koda wondered if Dante was even conscious to hear the warning he'd given him just before he left, or if it would be enough to keep the Blacktails off his trail. His sleep had been restless for he feared retribution from the pack.

In his search, the hunter came across a puddle of cool water and dipped his head to drink. He lapped it up greedily, and once his thrist was quenched he admired his fresh battle scars in his reflection. Dante had sure left a few good marks, but Koda felt a sense of smug satisfaction knowing he'd left his defeated foe in far worse shape. Koda might have walked away with some scars, but at least his pride was still intact.

A noise in the woods brought his attention back to his surroundings. Something was approaching him from behind. Paranoid thoughts racing through his head, Koda spun around, hackles on end and lips curled back to reveal glinting fangs. A low growl rumbled from his throat as he waited for whatever was out there to reveal itself.