Hushed Willows Protect me Maria, don't let this siren cast her spell

He almost seemed surprised to see her; Tavi felt a wave of worry pass over her, though it was dulled by the warm tingle in her skin and the dull awareness that her legs were sore. She wouldn't explain herself - although the dark wolf seemed to be keen on asking, prying in to her personal business. Before he could get a full question out, Tambourine came to the rescue.

Tavi pretended not to have heard the rest of what Trick had tried to say. She turned and smiled down at the boy, and began administering many licks to his head and face. "Tam! Shh, quiet voice.  Look, so many sleepy wolves. Its early baby, go on back to bed.." That wasn't likely to quell him, and she felt bad for denying him a hot meal, but Tavi wasn't prepared. Her belly was empty. It wasn't like she had spent the night hunting.