Whitebark Stream Discovery

Spring jumped startled at the sound of a shrill bark.  Her gaze swept her surroundings, suddenly cautious.  Her gaze landed on a red and black colored male.  She perked her ears as he chuffed a good morning.  Still cautious, Spring responded with a polite nod.  Facing the male and looking him straight in the eyes to show dominance so the other wolf would not get any ideas.

“Yes.  The river is beautiful today isn’t it?”  Spring’s gaze flickered to the river for a brief moment, then back on the male.  She had never seen this wolf before and she found herself slightly curious.  “You new to the Teekon Wilderness?”  Spring asked in a neutral, but questioning tone of voice.