Silvertip Mountain What you perceive to be the truth and what is real

Niita relaxed, staying in a respectful stance, knowing at the least she wasn't going to be attacked or run off. She sent the mother a tentative smile. "That's understandable." Niita knew the Alpha's words weren't meant as an excuse, truth be told Niita had spent a good amount of time hunting prey large enough for the litter of growing pups herself. 

The pup, Odette, moved towards them once again though it was obvious she was a shy child. "I don't know much about the stars but I can name a few constellations." Niita answered the girl's question honestly. Her mother had been interested in the stars but Niita had only picked up the basics.