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A glance was given to Cygnet as Arric spoke—a crooked grin pressing to his muzzle as she bristled in the presence of the Beta. “Chase,” he responded—this seemed one of the easiest ways to get Cygnet used to the idea of hunting larger game, and he would be able to keep an eye on her easier.

With a nudge aimed to the girl’s shoulder, he waited for her to lead them to where she thought was best for the chase to begin—a glance shared to Arric before they divided—keen on a meal to feed the pregnant Beta and other hungry mouths.