Dragoncrest Cliffs this is the gold which we have struck

The Bandrona's ears splayed uncertainly at the news of Akantha's untimely disappearance. Wildfire glanced at the side of her mate's face, then back to Kalika and her young charge. She felt a sigh coming on but quickly swallowed it. She remained mum as Thuringwethil agreed to guard the pair, without allowing them actual entry into the ranks. Wildfire's black tail switched sharply a few times but still she said nothing. She would take the first opportunity to relay her concerns to the commander later, though she would not attempt to undermine the leader. She trusted the Heda's judgment, even if she didn't always agree with her calls in an instinctual level and striking the balance between leadership and parenthood was still a work in progress between them.

Thuringwethil summoned a few of their pack mates. With their arrival imminent, Wildfire stepped up to nudge the commander's chin, then glance at Kalika and the pup. "I'll leave you all to it," she said simply, flashing a quick smile before turning. She had a sister wife and children to feed. Quickly, she trotted back into the inner territory.