Redtail Rise bloodstain

long rumbles of affectionate reassurance followed new snow's kisses, and for a moment he closed his eyes at the sheer pleasure of her very presence.

her whine was not echoed in throat, but in his eyes. i do not think wealda will go.

i do not think moon runner will leave. this he conveyed by gesturing toward the last place they had seen their loyal daughter. and loyal she was, ready to fight for blood star despite the fact she was still weakened.

but this malady was not something any strength of leadership could prevent. not his, not hers, not that of the brother who surely looked for the other pups.

still, he did not want to split the pack. he wanted wealda to decide they must relocate.