Sunbeam Lair Skylines

Of course, he murmured against her cheek. He had not been able to stop himself from lavishing her with gentle affection. Their closeness soothed his hurting more than anything else he had tried to distract himself with, and so he couldn't help but offer a constant stream of gentle nuzzles or brushes of his nose along her cheek. I want you to be safe, he added. Your pack members too. Hopefully learning of this information would make her think twice before wandering in the mountains on her own. 

He shook her head at his question. We don't know who she was; it was only clear that she had been murdered. Sadness twisted his expression. I can't help but think about her loved ones that may be looking for her. How many times had he looked for his children? Wondering if they were dead or alive. He hated the idea that this woman's family was likely doing the same thing. But it was beyond his control for now, and he tried not to torture himself with the thoughts; it was easier said than done, unfortunately. He sighed and buried his face into the fur on her neck. I don't want the next body found to be someone I care about, he confided. It drove him crazy thinking about all the what ifs, images of the wolves he cared for lifeless in the water. His stomach turned as a sudden wave nausea rushed through him. He had to swallow and draw in a few deep breaths to try and calm himself.