Phoenix Maplewood LV

he was not alone here.

it was by luck she had discovered mountain boulder. he left the den search and began to track through the foliage for the unseen wolf, who by scent was rather young.

as predicted, her pelt gave her away; mountain boulder spotted a child pressed against the ground, similar in age to flame stalker and moon runner. 

his ears fell back and he offered a fatherly croon of worry and reassurance, tail swinging at his hips though he did not press his approach any further.