Wheeling Gull Isle baby beluga

He was happy to take the tour, moving along with Caracal while keeping close to Fennec as they moved into the trees. He gave his mother a rueful look she wouldn't see when Cal mentioned Mereo and nodded, scoffing a bit.

Yeah, Germanicus split, he explained briefly. Went off with his lover, and disbanded the pack. So now we're looking for something better.

Killdeer noticed how his friend stared off at the mention of Heda, and guilt purled in his chest.

You should get back to her, he said, smiling. We'll take it from here. Thanks, dude.

He stepped forward and butted his head against Caracal's wiry shoulder, eyes closed in gratitude. When he moved back to Fennec, he stood near but not cloyingly so, allowing her to move about at will.