Phoenix Maplewood Just do it

Laika shook her head, blue eyes open and alert. Unlike the other night, she had not done much today. The food cache was full and the borders were checked. She had thought about patrolling the Emberwood, but by the time the thought crossed her mind, it was far to late. She would do it first thing tomorrow.

She found herself heading back to her den, tail swaying to keep balance as she twisted and turned to weave around the thick patch of trees. Her ears pricked as her eyes caught sight of movement. Her head turned and scowered the landscape, searching the darkness for any sign of more movement.

Finally, she came across a wolf. It was a familiar wolf. In fact, it was Esaro! What was he doing here? Again? For a split second she thought about changing dens because he was just everywhere she went! 

The hair along her spine rose and tingled as she saw his wounds. First she was worried, then she was curious. What had happened to him to get him into such a mess? She narrowed her eyes and cocked her head.

"What happened to you?" She questioned, her tail tip curling in curiosity.