Stone Circle I know in time we'll find this was no surprise

A woof behind him caught his attention, and Steady's head turned to find Valette. He wasn't surprised that she had found him—he hadn't been hiding, after all[/mdash], as he knew she would want to know what's up. He returned her nuzzled, having become quite familiar with them, and he found the short time away from her he missed them. I missed you, too, he admitted softly. 

How is Keoni? He hoped, almost assumed, she was doing alright, as he thought someone would have come and found him sooner if she wasn't. He loved the pup, and her brother, and the fact he had put that look on her face had killed him. He had never wanted to do that; he was just trying to protect her from a perceived threat.