The Heartwood Omak

Had they met the same wolves?

Kannoyak leaned in, interest drawn in the lines of his face. The intensity of his plum gaze was fixed to the bright eyes of his companion. The moongirl had grown into a lovely woman. It was good to see that her broken leg had not resulted in a permanent problem.

They spoke in a language that is not shared. A hunter who spoke this man’s language said they are called sighima. Did Moongirl meet the sighima wolves?

Did she hunt with them in the deep snow? Kannoyak had seen the buffalo near the frozen lake and he had been awestricken at their size and might. It had been an honor to run with the village of the snow.