Morningside Cuesta you have problems but so do i

"I'd really like to be near those hotsprings," said Grayday, ears flicking back in worry. Other packs probably had the same idea. Prey animals would come from all over to enjoy the springs in the winter, and the Morningsiders themselves could enjoy the benefits of both the easy meals and the heat of the water. "I think we're going to end up moving on before the pups are ready to be away from you for too long," he went on. "That way, you'll have a few months of good weather to explore before winter."

That, and as much as he blamed Heartha for her own circumstances, he didn't think he'd forgive himself if he didn't give her pups a chance to survive. He wasn't going to put his family in undue danger, but there was no harm in heading out a bit early.

He laid down beside Dauntless and looked up at Khoe. "Yeah," he agreed, though privately, he had some reservations about Khoe's maternal instincts.