Moonspear with just a hint of pain for the feeling that i get when you are gone

The girls peered at him curiously, and his own fiery eyes softened upon them. He had little experience with pups of their age, but they did not make him uncomfortable. A gentle nod was given as one repeated his more lengthy name, but it was Charon and Floki's words that drew a gentle sigh of relief from the wolf. It was disconcerting to him -- joining the ranks of strangers when he should have been at the side of his family.. but one more glance to Eilidh and his mind was finalized. She needed a break from Donnelaith and the reminder of their father.

"Thank you," he repeated, feeling he wariness of their trip and his own emotions finally pressing heavily to his shoulders.