Bearclaw Valley I'm not lazy, I'm on energy-saving mode

He sensed the change in her, but was confused as to what caused it. Had he said something wrong? Her next statement seemed fine enough, but he wasn't convinced she was at ease with him now. He got his answer in her next question. It was understandable that she would be worried about him offing her young family members. After all, to puppies, he was a predator.

Ridge wasn't into lying, but he didn't want her to fear him, either. Ah, well... Nature is as she is, he admitted. I may grab a puppy if it's an easy target... Not much different than you grabbing a young fawn, he said gingerly. But, I don't make a habit of it. Most wolves, as I've seen, are quite protective over their young. They're more likely to attack me, so it isn't in my best interest to seek them out. He was much more into prey that would simply run from him than do him any harm. He may be a formidable opponent in the sky, but once on the ground, he was at a huge disadvantage.