Lake Bismuth velociraptor

Candle was no longer certain she wanted to follow S'ari.

But the thought of being alone again scared her, almost more than the thought of facing another wolf. So she kept to herself, giving no indication of her thoughts but making little attempt to integrate herself with the rest of The Tribe. Only occasionally did her loneliness get the best of her, and now was one such occasion.

She joined the woman in silence, becoming her shadow. Her nose dipped to take in the scent of their prey. Candle did not often hunt things larger than rats, but with a partner she felt less unsure — and this woman looked quite capable, she thought.