King Elk Forest Beast Within

Explore? Vex repeated, gazing down at her daughter. She frowned, looking out at the forest beyond the cavern. They were young, and they would not be safe from other wolves or predators for several months, when they put on some size and weight, and had more battle skills. Vex would have them prepared.

She smiled down at her whelps. You may explore only if you stay close to this cavern. She patrolled often enough that she thought they would be relatively safe. Then, she added, And you must stay together. No wandering off on your own, do you understand?