The Sentinels They say bad things happen for a reason

The young adult didn’t have too long to wait before Osprey appeared, her greyscale coat stark against the sun bouncing from the vibrant green grass that littered the edge of Donnelaith’s borders. Too wrapped up in his own misery, Mason didn’t notice any waddle-walk or the soft swell to Water-Waffle’s belly. She spoke and her voice rang against his soul like a bell-chime. Whisper tried a smile but failed, and decided he’d better spit it out.

“My Dad died.” And with that momentous announcement, Mason coughed a wet sob and allowed tears to stream.
He didn't even notice the other wolf lingering nearby.