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zoug was not far from s'ari. he still did not care for the wolf within their borders, but neither she nor the sharp words they had shared would keep the clan male from her densite.

he kept his polite distance, of course, large ears wavering for any sounds of distress, a hare lying limply at his paws.

when none came, zoug sat, keeping his vigil.

and when she called, he was on his feet, and carried his prey up toward the entrance.

a snuffle, a grunt of support and approval, to let the mother know he was close, to take the scents of healthy pups. they had been born so close to his own that in his chest bloomed a paternal protectiveness.

zoug lay the hare where s'ari could reach and padded away, intending to visit candle before he set off on yet another hunt that still kept him in earshot..