Whitebark Stream You turn every head but you don't see me.

Skipping Dawn to conclude this.  :)  @Anokhi

It was such an odd turn of events, Artyom pondered quietly to himself as the dark-furred Anokhi shared her history with the mother that was barely known to her. Truthfully, there was a prick at his hackles with the suggestion of Bhediya abandoning this she-wolf as a cub, and he did not like the bitter taste left in his mouth.

He swallowed, shifted his gaze to look thoughtfully toward his slender mate. Soon her flanks would swell with their offspring, and his heart skipped an uncomfortable beat as his thoughts darkened somewhat: how could any parents abandon their children? It seemed Bhediya (or whatever her real name was) had made a habit of it throughout her lifetime.

Artyom held his judgement, and turned focus once more to Whitebark's newest arrival. Although forward and a little strange, Anokhi had so far proven more pleasant during their short encounter than her dam seemed, so he mustered a gentle smile in her direction. "I think we can make room," he said, hopeful that the wolfess would integrate well among their ranks.

With an agreement made, Artyom and Dawn welcomed their newest recruit among the ranks. They escorted her a ways until they parted company, with the Alphess and her mate keen to regroup with Daylily so they might receive her report.