Redhawk Caldera A smile can only hide so much

With Fox's due date lingering, the whole pack was on high alert. Elwood knew that he wouldn't be allowed anywhere near the whelping den for quite some time, so he put himself to work on the borders. Protecting the pack's newest members would be his highest priority for the next few weeks.

He was alerted to movement just beyond the invisible scent line and came to a halt, frowning as he peered into the trees. His gaze lit on a pale she-wolf, who appeared to have just eaten. Elwood announced his presence with a low growl, then called out, "You're hunting awfully close to our borders."