Stone Circle Where do we go from here?

She could've continued on with her plan, leaving Nikai behind to fend for himself. She could've made her way into a gallop until her den was in sight and laid down for a midday nap. But the child just had to call out to her, tugging at whatever soft spots she still had. Belle slowed herself to a stop and let her head hang low as she whispered curses to herself, then called back to Nikai — C'mon then. — before continuing on at a strolling pace. Where's Steady and Valette, huh? Why aren't ya at home?