Stone Circle there's no turning back now

Steady was surprised to hear the call, both that it was at all, and that it didn't include him, but the rest of the adults in the pack. Ears flicked back in irritation as he made his way in Chaska's direction. He may not have been called, but as Alpha, he felt it was in his right to be present when the pack was involved. 

He approached, tail and head high. He was not playing today. His trust in Chaska has been altered and damn near severed. The fact that Chaksa left him out of the call just made it worse. What's going on? he asked, expecting an answer.