Blacktail Deer Plateau coming for to carry you home

As soon as the double threat of Peregrine and Atticus came down on her, Kaskara began singing a whole new tune. Although the show of absolute submission stayed his teeth, the Alpha male stood over her and leered, ears thrust forward and tail stiffening over his back. He exchanged a livid glance with his brother, then turned to Blue Willow. He and the Beta male could and would defend her unto the ends of the earth, yet Peregrine wanted to give the Healer a chance to speak for herself.

Usually so sweet-tempered, Blue Willow rebuked Kaskara sharply for her disrespect and insubordination. Although it was terribly difficult for Peregrine to draw even a thread of pleasure from this situation, he felt some satisfaction at seeing his Alpha female put the mouthy bitch in her place. He complemented her fierce words with a nod.

She dismissed Kaskara and then turned to her two co-leaders. Peregrine's heart tore when Blue Willow shouldered some of the blame. "You have nothing to apologize for, Willow, least of all putting this bitch in her place." His eyes flicked to Kaskara and he clarified his Alpha female's dismissal by saying, "Get the fuck out. You are not forgiven. Your grief is nothing compared to ours. You are not one of us." His teeth came together with a sharp click.

He turned away, knowing Atticus would handle her if she didn't immediately make herself scarce. His eyes fell upon the bundle previously known as Osprey Jr., then padded slowly to join Blue Willow in mourning. Soon, they would bury the little girl, yet they needed a moment to recover from Kaskara's flagrant show of impudence.