Blacktail Deer Plateau Born for leaving

Koda thought for a moment. He knew he couldn't bring himself to tell his Alpha the truth; that he'd been up all night moping and crying over Kesuk. He didn't want his Alpha to think of him as disobedient, but he couldn't have Dante think of him as a big baby either.

"I wasn't feeling well, I needed my rest." It wasn't completely untrue. Koda's heartache left him drained, without the energy or will to do anything. Even though he'd only known her for a short time, he'd fallen hard for Kesuk. It had all happened so fast, and he was so caught up in the excitement and intensity that he never even thought about how hard it'd be to lose her. It was a hard lesson to learn, but he'd never allow himself to repeat his mistake again.

Koda was done with girls, for now. He'd focus his energy on being a good and productive member of his pack. He'd start by atoning for his lack of compliance to the Alpha's call. "I'm well again, and I'm ready to accept whatever consequences I must face for my actions."