Great Bear Wilderness The Ouroboros

Was there any doubt in Jinx's mind that Cara would rise to stand among the pack's upper echelon? None at all. But the Alpha's mind was far from Cara's position, for her eyes were greedily combing the island they swam toward. They made good time, and she felt a reluctance to leave the cool lake when she finally pulled herself ashore.

The island was much like the rest of the area: covered in deep pine forest with only an overstory and an understory. The understory here seemed thicker, however, and more cumbersome somehow. The female gestured for the yearling to lead the way, glad for an opportunity to see what Cara was all about when given a chance to shine. The exploration would be done in the Epsilon's name rather than Jinx's own. Perhaps it would give Cara something to talk about to her other pack mates if they discovered something incredible here.