Bearclaw Valley -- i've dreamt this moment, so overdue

Once a member of a pack, but cast out due to the season. It was a believable story, and believe he did. It made sense, as well as made him more cautious. If his past leader could not trust him to remain whilst women went into heat, then there was likely a reason for that—but Xan did not ask because he did not care for an answer. The simple fact that there was a reason, whatever it may be, was enough to keep him from pushing the subject any further. He did, however, feel a sudden protectiveness for Reigi—he considered calling her over, motioning for her to stay behind him, but ultimately left her to stay where she was. Perhaps it was safer she remains there, anyways.

“I wasn’t offering,” he shot back. “Stay a lonely traveller—I don’t care.” Why would he want some other pack’s throwaway? Especially one that he assumed must have done something to warrant being cast aside.