Redhawk Caldera ghosts in the willows

Clarence's eyes flicked over toward the source of movement and he tipped his head to the side. The figure was settling down for the night, it seemed, and Clarence suddenly realized that his own body ached with exhaustion.

The boy lowered his head and approached the resting wolf, ears angled forward. "Do you mind if I sleep here tonight?" he asked, voice hushed, and came to a crouched halt a few meters away from the other wolf.