Stone Circle don't count on it

Valette had just gotten home with a meal for her children. She watched them squabble over the food in the warmth of the den. She had to expand it because before it would fit her and Steady well, but now with three pups that were getting bigger every day it was getting kind of cramped. Still, Valette loved the commotion and having her children curl close to her at night.

The mother reminded herself to feed them outside the next time as she was getting paws and wagging tails in her face. Murdock's visit was quite a relief. Valette excited the den and glanced at Murdock. He had been in the background for a long time but Valette was pleased to see him become more active within the pack. "Murdock, hi," she greeted. "What's up?"