Lion Head Mesa thirty-ninth

Sunspots tensed, but then hung his head in shame. "I don't want to avenge anyone" he whispered, annoyed with himself. He remembered Zaahira's words: And are you not betraying him right now, running to the Palace?

Sunspots felt afraid. There were several wolves who were willing to follow Toula's orders. "I come in peace, queen" he said louder "Other wolves have told me very well about your pack, I wanted to meet you" None of that was true, no one had told him about Toula. But, because Zaahira seemed to keep silent, he used that to his advantage.

He inclined his head "I never meant to offend anyone." Those lies were risky, especially if Zaahira decided to speak, but Sunspots prayed that everything would turn out well.