Sunbeam Lair Live like an Animal, Die like an Animal

Judas remained silent as Avannon moved away. He did not know how to answer at first, plus he was worried even speaking would only heat up the rage inside. When she was a distance away, he chose to answer in truth. "I was scouting for my pack. Lost my way." His voice was as neutral as he could make it, his tail between his legs.

 He made no remark on the first time he came. It would come to that. And if he had to, he would speak the truth. Even if they did not believe him. But, not wanting to endanger his pack, he kept his mouth shut about a name. "They are most likely gone by now."