The bonds of pack

June followed her father and brother to the meeting point, unsure as to what was happening. She wasn't afraid but neither was she comfortable. Still, Mason was there and that alone was enough to appease her. Mason seemed excited by this outing, and she smiled to see him so, but stayed silent. The young girl used her words sparing, except when she and Mason were alone. Then she chattered as much as she was able to.

Father howled, a sound that intimidated, and at the same time, fascinated her - she spent the moments afterwards replying the howl in her mind, analysing all the different components of it, and the wolves began to arrive. Issun introduced himself to them, Mason replied but June stayed quiet, offering a shy smile instead. To Chaska and Bindi she wagged her tail, recognising them and the feelings of joy she had associated with each of them.

Finally, father began to speak and June turned her attention to him as she rested against Bindi's leg, safe and secure.