Redhawk Caldera mission #1.1

Although the she-wolf spoke with a tremor in her voice and kept her posture low and respectful, Elwood regarded her with a skeptical expression. There was a part of him that wanted to feel empathy -- for he certainly knew what it was like to lose a family member -- but he smothered it, instead focusing on the protection of his own pack. Fox and Peregrine had never tolerated strangers on their borders, and only now was Elwood truly beginning to understand why.

"She's not here," he replied curtly. As soon as the words left his mouth, he looked over as Shrike arrived and positioned himself on Gannet's opposite side. The other Redhawk adult murmured a pack name to Elwood, and he blinked. Blackfeather Woods had also lost a puppy -- and ironically enough, she was of a similar age and appearance as Lucy. He frowned slightly, but did not alter his stance; it didn't change the fact that there was no one by the name of Althaia here.