Swiftcurrent Creek Hear my words that I might teach you.

Arric moved through the pack lands a burning irritation in his guts. Akavir had told him no that he couldn't come and then he had taken the newest member, or well semi-newest member taht they really knew nothing about that had been in bed literally with the cowboy bastard.

And part of him. Sure he was glad that Akavir had someone to watch his back, but also there was so much that needed done here. Caches need filled. Dens need dug. There are probably going to be more babies and he just felt the responsibilities on his shoulder larger than he had anticipated lately and it made his back ache.

He growled lowly and headed towards the river, maybe if he dunked his head and attempted to meditate his sorry ass would stop whining in his head and he could actually get some work done.

So he dunked his head. Kept it under as long as he could stand. And then with a shake of his large head, he stood and took even breaths inhale, exhale over and over again with closed eyes.