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He could hear one of the pups awaken just after Grayday's arrival. His ear swiveled and his head turned so that he could peer inside of the den. He chuffed, hoping to calm the pup with his presence. Turning back to Grayday, he frowned as his brother admitted that he had not found Amber. 

He moved as Grayday sought to comfort his son, sitting back on his haunches. Maybe she just needed a break, he wondered. I could tell she loves your pups. I'm sure she'll come back soon. She had to. Didn't Sunny and Dawn still need her milk? He knew they were trying out real meat, but as far as Steady understood, the pups still needed their mother's milk for several weeks yet. 

He didn't ask what had transpired for Amber to think leaving was a solution, however temporary or permanent. He figured whatever had happened, Grayday probably wouldn't want to talk about it.