Swiftcurrent Creek It's our hearts that make the beat

@Morena
Family cameos welcome

He woke a few hours before the sun to racing thoughts and a tight chest, unsure if he had even really slept. He was used to functioning on little sleep, but his severe lack of it over the last few days was starting to wear on the alpha. He sat up and shook his head before glancing around the den to make sure all was well. Everyone appeared to be sleeping still. He quietly moved closer to his youngest pups and nuzzled them like he liked to do, their scent calming his anxiety some. Soon, he would need to get up and patrol before leaving the territory for a bit to search for his missing children. Another day had passed, and they were still out there all alone; it was painful to think about, so he nuzzled his youngest daughter once more, careful to be gentle so he wouldn't wake her. Then, he rested his head on the ground next to her, stealing the quiet moment before he had to head out and be the alpha.