Arrow Lake she enters

Just as Rue had feared, the Diaspora wolves began to appear in response to the girl's impulsive howl. Most hung back; only Thorn began a swift decent. Too swift. He was clearly out for blood, and Rue couldn't really blame him.

"Get behind me," she ordered, stepping protectively in front of the newcomer. Rue wasn't exactly sure where she would go from here...  Would Thorn back down once he reached them? Probably not. Would Rue confront a packmate to defend a stranger? ..Also, probably not.

Rue was saved the trouble of having to make that decision. Instead of staying put and allowing Rue to protect her, the newcomer chose to take off for the border. Rue sighed inwardly, watching the girl run off with Thorn hot on her heels. She hoped for the girl's sake that Thorn would be satisfied with simply giving her a good scare.