Redtail Rise bistre

A call, the spirit said.

She trotted towards New Woman, winter furs pale against the snowy scrim. Since coming home, she had feasted well. A new luster had returned to the young girl’s pelage and her silhouette had become softer and less hard-edged. Despite the pack’s rocky politics, they were good at hunting, had plenty of prey, and were never left wanting for food.

She found the newly crowned Wealda waiting alone. Sister had yet to arrive.

Moon Runner’s pace slowed until her gait was a slow walk. She did not greet New Woman with enthusiasm. Rather, she regarded her aloofly. When Moon Runner had dispersed, the Rise had been stable like an old castle. Little had changed since her birth.

But Wolverine [Lilia] and White Buffalo Hunter [Ancelin] had left. Red Woman commanded all but died. Blood Spot’s [Masquerade’s] demeanor changed. Her parent’s ranks and rites had been threatened. Now, a completely new wolf took a seat at the head of their pack.

And the tension was not yet settled. Blood Spot had gone off somewhere. Rolling Thunder [Riley] and Shadow [Mulherin] followed.

Moon Runner came to a stop and licked her jowls as if asking to know why she was called. Her personality was not impulsive, often more curious than skeptical, and so she watched New Woman with a keen eye.