Stone Circle No time

She sinks her face into his obsidian neck, breathing deeply. He smells like puppy.

Away from the others he is lead to where the children cannot overhear what is next said.

“Gunnar’s not in a good way. He’s stepped down as alpha. Our relationship with Swiftcurrent is deteriorating,” she lifts her chin to look into his eyes. “I know I ask too much of you, Fig... but I need help.”

“In a couple weeks when the pups are weaned (and tazi is back from vacation), I want to make amends with the creek. Whatever’s happened, I do not believe it’s not worth severing the tri-pack alliance. Will you come with me?”