Meadowlark Prairie Wake up

It seemed to dawn on the youngster that she was alone, and lost. As she peered back at him, Emrik frowned softly, eyes crinkling. He couldn’t leave her here. Glancing up at the sky, gauging the light remaining. It would be dark soon. Night was no time for a young pup to be all on her own. Sighing slightly, he came to a decision. If she would go along with it. Smiling his kindest smile, and hopefully sounding optimistic, Emrik returned his gaze on the girl. “How about you come with me for now, and we can find your parents tomorrow?” It was the only compromise he could think of. Surely someone would come looking for her.