Cedar Sweep itqa

Another pack neighbored them to the north. Masquerade blinked in that direction, the tip of her tail twitching thoughtfully. Perhaps one of these two packs harbored the trespasser, not that it particularly mattered. It did surprise her to think that two packs might live right on top of one another. It was none of her business, though it prompted the next words out of her mouth.

My mate and I will make sure not to crowd you. I’m actually partial to some woods a fair distance from here, though I want to explore as many territories as I can before making a decision. She paused to take a breath. Are there others living here or is it just you, your mate and them? she queried, smiling as she tipped her snout toward Asivaq’s rounded midsection.