Blacktail Deer Plateau serendipity

Her question startled the leader - had he forgotten to give his name again? He had a bad habit of failing to introduce himself when he met other wolves. "Grayday," he replied, remembering that he had, in fact, introduced himself to Genie. But not to Raid. "Or Day, if you prefer. I'm not too fussed about it. Just don't call me 'late for supper.' Ha."

What a dumb joke, he thought to himself, remembering how exasperated he used to get when his own father had said such things. He was turning into a comedian in his old age.

Their latest kill was up ahead. Grayday stopped where he was and motioned Raid toward it, wanting to give her some space while she ate. "I'll mark you, now, and when you've had your fill, you can find us at the rendezvous site. That's where most of us sleep and spend our together time. Don't be a stranger, alright?"

He brushed past her, giving her an ample coating of his scent as he went.

"Don't be afraid to call for someone, if you're feeling a little lost," he said, pausing a few yards away.