Blacktail Deer Plateau And What You Lost

If Peregrine had heard the pack's name before, he didn't remember it now. It didn't trigger any familiarity and he didn't even realize it was a local pack. He did detect a note of bitterness in Ayvo's voice but he didn't comment on it.

"If you work hard here, you'll become respected," the Alpha assured him, "especially if you decide to pursue the Gamekeeper trade. It's kind of my pet trade," he said with a faint twitch of his lips.

Blue Willow had stepped aside upon his arrival and he turned to her now. "Did I interrupt you two? I can be on my way. I just wanted to say hi and talk to the newbie for a sec." He tipped his black head.