Moonsong Glacier And we won't let it in

The seal ice; Chakliux had gone hunting? It did not surprise her- the men of these packs were capable hunters who kept their pack well-supplied with food. She considered visiting the women soon- perhaps when the ice began to melt. 

She was relieved to hear that others had shuffled around in their pack status- still a part of the sisterhood of packs as a whole, but in choosing one home that suited them best. ”Thank you, Dutch,” She said. He was an empathetic and intuitive man, to know what it was that needed to be spoken in order to help make her feel better. 

And she warmed to the idea of staying with Morningsong, welcoming it with a nod. When his lips grazed her cheek she moved forward with a sigh, to lean against his chest. She uttered a small chuckle as she felt a heavy cape of stress finally lift from her shoulders. Here, where he was warm, gentle and understanding…She couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. 

”Thank you, Dutch,” she said, lifting her head so she could kiss him just behind his ear. 

It was then, though, that she caught a hint of scent that belonged to another woman. She dismissed the thought- he had just told her that he had been with the wives of Chakliux, and he had told her that he had no wife and that he might not have any prospects, either. 

Perhaps that might change, she wondered. 

”Will you help me find a sleeping place?” She asked, rosy-cheeked and smiling, now that she knew she had a home.