Sunbeam Lair Healer in an Herb Store

River had detected the scents of at least two packs in the vicinity, and it was toward one of these that she traveled. The last few weeks constituted her experience with long-distance travel, but she thought by the strength of the scent she followed that she was still a few days out from her destination. 

The mountains along the snake river where she had been born had always provided for her. They had given her food, shelter, and water. This mountain proved to be no different. She had discovered a cavern thick with plant life, a nook in the mountain so beautiful that she had decided to stay a couple of days  so she could rest and regain some strength. 

She was sleeping soundly when a voice cried out and woke her. Cobalt eyes opened and she blinked rapidly, dazed. She did not know what had awakened her. River got to her feet and slid toward the mouth of the cavern, and soon crossed paths with another she-wolf, small like she was, though much more muscular. 

"H-hello," she stammered softly, fear gripping her.