Blacktail Deer Plateau there's nothing i want

He'd slept badly that night; dreams of losing his daughter plagued him when he closed his eyes, and the male found it much more restful to watch his grown-up little girl while she slept. Still, he was aching and tired by the time morning came, and his expression was cloudy as he sat beside his daughter, doing his best to direct his gaze out over the flatlands instead of drinking in her appearance one last time.

They'd be back home soon enough.

Pema and Adi joined them soon enough, and the male stood and turned to face the scouting party, making a valiant attempt at looking cheerful and confident. It almost worked.

"Protect each other, " he reminded them, moving to nuzzle each wolf in turn. He linger by Dawn the longest and hooked his chin over her shoulders. "I know you'll do well," said Grayday, sure that this, at least, was nothing but the truth.

Then he stepped back and watched them go, his expression falling into worry once more. He would not sleep easy until they were all back in the plateau.