Phoenix Maplewood I have questions

Oh God, this thread is going to be hilariously awkward.

The sound of Desna's summoning howl stole Reek away from the safety of the alpha den and the side of his gently snoozing mate. He rose with a groan and grumble, discontent with this sudden interruption from his peaceful afternoon nap. However, upon realizing the call's source, Reek's irratation faded away and he slowly made his way out of the den, carefuly making sure not to rouse his sleeping mate in the process.

If it had been any other subordinate, Reek would have probably ignored the call and asked about it later. Desna, however, was a different case entirely.  In the wake of Scarlett's death, Reek had grown quite fond of the child. Paternal instincts kicked in with force when it came to Desna, and in a strange way, he felt like a surragate father. Scarlett's other children, however, Reek could take them or leave them.  

"Whatcha need Des?" asked Reek upon finding the child among the wood.  He tried to suppress a long, tired yawn from taking form, but his jaw parted at it's hinges with an unavoidable yawp.