Stone Circle ex-girl, she the female version of me

Steady was snoozing in the den, not really asleep, but he couldn't pass for awake, either. He hadn't been snuggled in long, having finished a round of patrols on the borders shortly before turning in. He was content to leave the outside world be as he took in the warmth of his mate and children.

But, alone he would not be left this evening. His ears swiveled as a chuff reached them, but the rest of his body did not move. A voice came next, clearly Grayday. The worry that laced his voice was not something Steady would ignore at any time of day or night. Carefully, he removed himself from his family, trying not to wake them as he made his way out of the den. He didn't bother to shake the dirt from his fur, as he hoped at some point he would back asleep.

What's up? he asked his Beta, his eyes becoming clearer and more focused as his brain turned on. His attention was focused on Grayday, and the smells that came from him. Steady sort of expected to smell other wolves on his brother, since he had been out and about in the world, but there seemed to be one that stuck out more heavily. But, Steady didn't comment on that just yet.