Darker than blood

For Counselor! :D

Tatsuya worried for his burdened Alpha. She was always moving. Always, always, always. What with her dense, black pelage, it was no wonder she spent the more scalding days in shade or near some water source. Tonravik – whether she liked it or not – was prone to overheating. This was not only bad for her but for her unborn children as well. Despite being nighttime, he sought out the saturnine she-wolf. Head bowed to pick up on any new trails she left behind. Once he found a fairly recent track, he stuck to it. He had to travel up a steep slope to reach her. Once at the top, he took a breather, the wild red raspberry stalks sclutched tightly between his teeth. Wearily, his eyes searched the area to locate her. Course she was taking a dip. He watched her hobble in the jet black water, attention focused elsewhere. Approaching her from behind, he made himself known. Should she wish to be alone, he would not argue in staying. He was rather tired anyway.