Swiftcurrent Creek Tidal

His eyes were pale and guarded. Coraline tensed a little in response to his agitation, wary of provoking the pack wolf in her injured state. Cat, She answered without hesitation in a voice feathered by the accent of Sapphique. Curiosity flickered in her eyes. Expectin' trouble?

He certainly looked as if he was. Already she'd made up her mind to try another pack, but Coraline lingered in hopes that she might be surprised. The infection would only worsen; if she could avoid delaying treatment, she would, no matter the cost.