Northstar Vale no peace of mind

He supposed it was easier to understand and easier to swallow if he left to be with Rue. Their relationship had been strong. They had children together. This he could live with, even if it did still hurt to imagine being a part of a pack where the imperator was not his leader. 

So Nanuq was definitely gone. He would look for him too, and he would look for Siku if he wasn't where Kallik had last seen him. He would look for his entire family as long as he lived. And it seemed Towhee knew exactly how he felt. Kallik nodded. It is...difficult to continue on without the ones who were meant to be with you forever, he offered. 

Towhee asked him to stay here. She said it was smarter than to wander around and have no home base where others could come to him if they found their way back. He couldn't deny the soundness of the logic, nor could he ignore the relief he felt to know that Towhee hadn't gone anywhere. It seemed they could both use a friend. He hadn't planned on staying; he had planned to wander and search. But when she laid it out like she had, it was hard not to want to stay. Kallik sighed and nodded. You are right...I should stay here while I search for them in case they make their way here like I did.