Swiftcurrent Creek a lot of wait and see and too many maybes

His offer seemed to have the opposite effect on the woman, and confusion drew his eyebrows together as he wordlessly watched her bolt from in front of him. Only when the yearling began to speak did his gaze move from the spot where the other wolf had disappeared. His chest tightened at the boy's words, and he watched him turn to leave.

Wait-- he said. Please, at least take something to eat for you and your companion, he urged. He felt terrible turning then away, and the woman's reaction just made him feel worse. He couldn't just let them go without some kind of aid.