Stone Circle If I never knew you

As upset as she was, Steph still accepted the affection from her Aunt. Underneath her anger, she was hurt in a place she hadn't known existed until now. It was a feeling she wished would go away. She nodded to Nanook's statement, not hiding that she was angry. But, she didn't really know what to do about it. 


After a few moments, she stood. I think I'm going to go back to the den, she said solemnly. Part of her hoped her mother was there, part of her wanted to be alone. She supposed she would just see when she got there. Her muzzle reached for Nanook's to give her a lick, albeit less enthusiastic than normal. Then, she turned to head back to the den.