Heron Lake Plateau It's a helluva life

She'd tried to be happy for Niamh and Colt, but it was proving near impossible.  The last thing she'd wanted was to feel left out, that feeling when everyone but you gets an invitation to something.  Niamh and the gang went and hunted down Screech, Niamh and the gang went and repaired relations with Moonspear.  For as much as she knew, Niamh had been there scarcely a month before she'd arrived.

And really, it wasn't about the rank.  She couldn't give half a shit if Niamh was anything but Alpha.  It was about being appreciated.  And right now, it was only Raven that provided that for her.  And really, as much as she knew that wasn't fair for either of them, she couldn't help but lean on her now.

She'd gone to the lake to cool down, dipped herself in the waters already before she noticed Colt, and when her gaze found him they widened in surprise.  Quickly, she ducked her head; there was no way he hadn't heard her sloshing, and she let out a very soft chuff.