Lost Creek Hollow ishi comes home

While the adults exchanged words above her, Larkspur's hesitation translated into a tremor, which in turn gave way to gentle trembling. She glanced at Silas, who seemed nearly as perturbed by these events, before Pippin's plea for food captured her attention. Spur's own stomach turned at the thought of food during a situation like this. She was much too anxious to sympathize with her brother's hunger.

When Harlyn moved to face her subordinates, Spur pressed even closer, clinging to her mother. Although many of the Alpha female's words went in one ear and out the other, the rhythm of her voice soothed the youngster. It quieted her trembling, though didn't stop it entirely. She still cast apprehensive glances at the nearby strangers every few seconds, all the while trying to stay out of view behind Harlyn's hip.