Barrow Fields Now you look at me like a stranger

Zephyr rubbed against her in affection, but there was no denying that his scent now blanketed her. It wouldn't last long, not with such a brief encounter, but it still brought satisfaction to the aspiring alpha.
          "Be safe Heldi, your life comes before any little piece of land. You just come back here safe next month."
He watched her go with sad grassy eyes, waiting until she was out of sight before turning back and hurrying back to finish his border patrol. Plans were being set in motion, and now it was official: a month from now, he would be on his way to rising to alpha once again, to leading his family and ruling his OWN borders.