Great Bear Wilderness Walla walla

With his crown restored, Peregrine knew he was welcome to leave the caldera and foray out into the world again. He found he didn't much have desire for it, though. He sensed that everyone out there was pissed at his pack for their behavior over the past few weeks. If he ventured out there, it was only a matter of time before someone came along, demanding an explanation. He wasn't sure what he would tell them. Would he admit to his involvement in Junior's death? He didn't think anyone would understand, if they even let him explain. It was all a headache he would rather avoid. And that's exactly what he was going to do: avoid everything and everyone who wasn't directly relevant to the caldera.

But they could really use some fresh blood in their ranks. With everyone working toward their Warrior or Warden trades, he didn't worry about the pack's fortification. What they needed at present were Gamekeepers and Caretakers. The entire reason he was here on this earth right now was to arrange the best possible future for Redhawk Caldera. The most obvious way to do that was to make sure the pack's offspring had the best possible start to life. His litter was already well on their way, yet now they would all need to pitch in to raise the Beta pair's litter as well.

Cagily, the Alpha male stepped outside his territory for the first time in around a month. He set off at a brisk trot, heading into the general expanse of Great Bear Wilderness. All his senses were highly tuned. No sight, sound or smell would go unnoticed as he attempted to evade any wolves he did know in favor of the company of nonpartisan strangers.