Redhawk Caldera Mountains beyond mountains

Just in time to celebrate his children's transition to adulthood, Peregrine finally started to feel better. He had enough energy to rise before daybreak to hunt. He caught a few rabbits near the territory's outskirts, yet he was not satisfied. Eventually, he scouted further away from his realm to track something larger. It was late afternoon when he returned, dragging the carcass of a wild pig.

He saw a slender black figure loitering on the borders due north of his position. Peregrine quickly stashed his kill, then hastily strode toward the stranger even as she sent a howl up into the air. He made himself more visible by lifting his head and arching his tail. As he closed in on her, he spotted the rabbit and noticed the way her bright eyes flicked to it.

"Don't even think about it," the Alpha said gruffly, coming to a standstill perhaps six feet from her, his air very authoritative. "State your name and business," Peregrine commanded, tone still brusque. If she was looking for a home, he would entertain her presence here, albeit briefly. But if she was here for any other reason, he would aggressively chase her away from his pack lands.