Swiftcurrent Creek when all is said and done

He hadn't left the den much other than to hunt or patrol, his drive to keep everyone safe riding him hard since the birth of his children. It had not been an easy delivery for Alessia, and so the alpha had also been overly-concerned about her in the days following the birth of their pups. The evening had been quiet and fairly uneventful, and Kavik had posted himself near the den entrance, sufficiently able to keep its inhabitants in and any intruders out. He was stretched out on his side listening to the slow, soft breathing of his sleeping mate, the occasional squeak from one of the pups breaking the comfortable silence. The wind howled softly outside as his eyes drifted shut; he wasn't really asleep, but he was basking in the unexpected peace of the moment. But his eyes flicked open as he heard the rustling of someone outside close enough to the den that he had been alerted. Quickly rising to his feet, he exited the den and sniffed the breeze as it blew past his face. Constantine. He wondered what would bring him here so soon after Alessia had given birth and hoped something wasn't troubling the other alpha. He saw the dark man in the distance and trotted towards him, releasing a chuff as he stopped in front of him. Kavik dipped his head. Constantine, he greeted. What brings you out here? he asked next, eyebrows drawn together in concerned curiosity.