Redtail Rise instinct

From far up on the rise, Masquerade saw a pale figure ranging across the wooded plains below. They immediately recognized New Snow, particularly because of her unmistakably swollen midsection. Sniffing curiously, they squinted at the items in the Bitan’s mouth. Were those skins?

Loping down the slope, the yearling barked to get the woman’s attention as they tried to catch up with her. From up close, Masque recognized the skins in New Snow’s mouth; they were from her whelping den. A questioning whine escaped the yearling as they drew up alongside their pregnant pack mate.