Great Bear Wilderness Walla walla

She looked at him but did not respond in any meaningful way. She didn't appear to be bothered by his presence. When she faced forward again, Peregrine began to lose interest in her. But then he, too, scented carrion on the air. It was relatively fresh too, by the smell.

He knew he couldn't compete with a bear, yet he shadowed her footsteps more stealthily now. He would follow her to the meat and see if there was enough left over when she was done. Although he was happy to hunt for his own supper, Peregrine wouldn't turn away an opportunity for free food, not with so many hungry mouths back home.