Blacktail Deer Plateau Born for leaving

Koda sat alone on a crag overlooking the sprawling Kintla flatlands, with a blank look on his face. He'd been wearing that expression ever since he'd said goodbye to Kesuk. He was taking the whole thing pretty hard, neglecting to eat, sleep or even move. Needless to say he hadn't bothered to answer Dante's summons. He'd sulked by himself while the rest of the pack gathered around the Alpha. Truth be told, part of the reason why he'd failed to show up was because he was still contemplating running off after Kesuk. His yellow eyes scanned the distant mountains. He wondered if she'd found a place where she'd be happy.

A deep, authoritative howl drew Koda out of his thoughts. He recognized it as the voice of his new Alpha. They'd never been introduced, but he'd heard Dante speak during Peregrine's departure, and Koda never forgot a voice. Lifting his muzzle, he sent up a howl in reply, to let the other wolf know he'd heard the call and was on the way to meet him. Koda knew he would have some explaining to do. He just hoped his new leader was the understanding sort. Koda reached Dante in no time, and bowed his head in respect of his Alpha.

"Hey," he said in a low, glum voice. "I'm still here. Sorry I missed the meet the other day."