Lost Creek Hollow Joining

Harlyn had not been too far from the borders.  She had a mind that day to venture beyond them and explore a bit of their neighboring territories.  She knew the other packs in the area were a comfortable distance away, so she was eager to learn more about what laid between them.  The downs were beautiful, and what she had seen of the Cuesta to the Northeast had left her with a desire to visit again sometime.  She had no doubt that the world beyond their doorstep had other treasures to share, and she was eager to see them for herself.

The distant sound of voices caused her to push the pause button on her exploration.  She was happy to do so, of course, for more than she loved adventure did she love being the Alpha of her new family.  It wasn't too long before she came upon Mordecai and a stranger at their borders, and the smile on her face froze as she realized that this was not exactly the most comfortable of interactions she had stepped into.  Her gaze shifted from Mordecai to the other wolf who was begging for a place with them - something that seemed wholly strange to her for she could imagine no instance where Mordecai would require such.

"What is going on here?" Harlyn asked quietly, her eyes shifting to land on her partner in anticipation.