Redtail Rise probability

Last from me!

For a moment, the two opposing white wolves were at a standstill…

Then, Moon Runner’s expression perked up when Icemelt began to move. She tilted her head, curious. Watchful.

He looked back at her. This, she understood. Moon Runner took a single step forward but then wavered. On any other occasion, her natural curiosity might have bade the she-wolf to follow… to learn what Icemelt wished to show her.

But her body was weak. There had been signs of a skirmish. Peril. Blood. Wealda and Beserker were away at Nova Peak. Just moments before, she had promised to maintain her place at the Rise.

Now was not the time to be led away, no matter the knowledge that could be earned from it.

Moon Runner paced a bit, to show him this conflict, and then turned away. She loped back toward Father, but not before glancing over her shoulder at Icemelt in a wistful way.

Let’s return home, the spirit said to Father.