Bearclaw Valley I know who I was when I woke up this morning

the more that he looked at her, the less merrick was inclined to let her depart.
and it did not seem as if she wished to leave.
on the contrary — the bearking's grin spun into the reach of his muzzle, the way he melted forward and flanked the young wolf.
"you will find many teachers here."
merrick meant to honor her agreement, but if the child showed any hesitance, the bedlamite would expend no hesitation to drag her beyond their bear-blessed boundaryline.