Nimbus Summit Home At Last?

Calida visibly shook with relief as her burden lifted, and Lane touched her muzzle gently to the guardian's shoulder in an attempt to comfort her. 

Lane shook her head, dismissing Calida's words of gratitude. "There's no need to thank me. You are a boon to Atautsikut, and your children will be too, in time." Last year's pups had grown into fine wolves who were assets to the pack, and Lane's hopes were high for the litters to come. 

Iota's name was on Calida's breath once more. He never seemed to be far from her thoughts. It seemed he would be stepping up to father the pups. Lane nodded approvingly. "I'm glad to hear that. Iota is welcome here." 

Lane tossed her muzzle over her shoulder in a generally southward direction. "Come, let's get you settled. We've been constructing a fortified area for mothers and pups in the southern clearing. It's called the arlathan. I'll show you to it," she offered. She would lead Calida away when she was ready. 

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