Broken Antler Fen redmist

The fen left Reyes pining for the caldera all the more; it was a damp place, made worse by the depth of summer. 

He avoided the deeper areas where the water sprawled like a shattered mirror; there was no way for him to tell how deep the pools were. Besides, his mind was elsewhere.

Between patrols Reyes could be found perusing the edge of the claim closest to the caldera - as if he could see clearly across the many miles separating the two packs. In reality he was imagining his children playing in the grass without him.

Teya's arrival was easily missed, all things considered, until the scent of fresh water drew him out of his thoughts, and Reyes caught sight of the lithe girl with a shining gift between her teeth.