Blacktail Deer Plateau Health Class

He heard Grayday out with a nod, nary a trace of disappointment on his features. He knew that joining his brother's pack, especially so close to mating season, meant he was not going to have a litter this year. And although he did want children something fierce, the ghosts of his first group of little ones haunted him day and night. . .and Shale wasn't sure if he could shake that off, become a good father to the living.

Engel piped up with the ludicrous suggestion that he should be provided with a guard to keep him in check. Aditya responded firmly but much too casually for his taste, while Dawn and Day grew visibly angry. He opted for the latter, tail lashing as his lips pulled into a snarl.

"Are you serious, man?" Shale queried, turning cold amber eyes onto Engel. "You're older than I am, and I'm getting old. This isn't your first time 'round. Grow up."

With a shake of his head, he began to look around the circle, his face softening as Dauntless offered to be a guard. Good boy. He gave a warm smile to Pema, who had seated herself near Raid, and gave one last parting glance to Day and Catori, another feeling of loss washing over him as he saw the two entwined. There would be pups, soon.