Blacktail Deer Plateau The air between us

Dante had spent a lot of time on these borders of late. It wasn't only about the trade... he genuinely enjoyed patrols. It allowed him to clear his mind and focus in on his surroundings. After two botched hunts, that was something that he had needed. It worried him, especially with the possible prospect of young ones in their future. He recalled his conversation with Lasher and wondered again if spring would see new life on the Plateau. If so, then they would need to keep all well fed. The entire pack would need to be at strength in order to support and protect the family.

He did not delve to far beyond that, though, for it never once crossed his mind that he might become a father someday. It wasn't that he hadn't the desire, he just did not see it happening. He was aware that the Alpha held mating rights, a position that it was quite clear he hoped never to hold. Besides that, he hadn't had the best experience. He wouldn't know the first thing about it. He admired Peregrine greatly for that... the man was a natural father. He was glad that he was in a position to be able to put those skills to good use and did hope that he was blessed with more children in the future if such was his desire.

Speaking of... Dante turned at Peregrine's greeting, giving him a smile as he approached. "Peregrine. What's up?" He had no idea what Perry could possibly want from him, but he'd do his best to accommodate.