Blacktail Deer Plateau iii. time flies

Grayday held in a chuckle, knowing that his daughter probably wouldn't appreciate the humor of the situation, but couldn't help the slightly teasing words that followed. Well, aside from how it's hurting you, I kind of like how close to home it keeps you, he said quietly, giving her cheek a perfunctory lick. Makes me feel like your dad again.

Still, he felt her frustration rather acutely - not too long ago, he'd been in the exact same position. I didn't like it either, he told her seriously. But that's what packs are for, babe. You spend all your time caring for these wolves so that, when you need it, they care for you, too. It's the way we were made.