Northstar Vale If you leave today, I'll just stare at the way

Kallik was a silent, protective presence at her side. Not that he thought she needed to be protected from the pack, but the rest of the world. He had lost her twice and he refused to let it happen again. 

He wondered if Towhee was near and would pick up Aquene's scent or if Tamar would come to greet them? He knew both of them would be happy to see her and when Arsenio returned home, he would be happy to see her too. 

For now, they waited.