Swiftcurrent Creek far east movement

Kaskara led her to a small stream shaded by some leafy trees. Junior made a beeline to the water, drinking greedily and slopping it all over her chin. When she was finished, she lifted her head and licked her lips, burped, then turned to join her friend nearer to the trees.

When Kaskara asked her about Blue Willow, Junior felt herself grow hot. "Oh. No. I'm sorry," she admitted, feeling like a jerk. "I still will! I just... when I went to see her, we started talking about something else and..." Even as she spoke, the pup flushed even more. Was there any way to tell Kaskara the truth without making her feel bad? Maybe she could be vague... "I got upset and left. But next time I see her, I promise I'll say something." Her mismatched eyes flicked to the creek wolf's face, silently begging for forgiveness.