Phoenix Maplewood Hunger will drive you insane

With all the commotion, Reek hardly noticed the rustling coming from the brush that Dash had buried his face in.  He simply assumed he had gotten himself stuck in some sort of comical display. It was far too close to be funny, but as soon as Reek saw one of his coyote pups bolt out of hiding, scraped to high heaven, Reek surged with both anger and disappointment.  The disappointment was solely with himself. He had promised them protection, and time and time again he had proved that he was incapable.

Dash pulled himself from the brush with an awkward backwards stumble. Reek wished to go directly for the throat while he was disoriented.  Quick. Efficient. Dead.  But, the intruder and would be assailant instantly assumed a submissive posture, and killing a submissive opponent was even beneath Reek's standards.  Reek lifted his tail and stood erect, mirroring his wife at the loners other side. All that passed his throat was a menacing growl.

Saena spoke.  If the loner would not speak, Reek would force the words out, but for the meantime, he stood over the loner with teeth barred in waiting.