Great Bear Wilderness South tree

The directness of his tone, and later the laugh, was still quite abrasive to Tethys, and matched with an open stare, Tethys felt her tail swish. It wouldn't be easy to dismiss the confrontation, but this wasn't her land and there was no point investing time into a fight.

That was an invitation to fight if I ever heard one, she responded lightly, following her comment by moving slightly forward. But the ebony creature was more drawn to manipulation, stealth, shadow as this male had so cleverly pointed out.

Oh, it would be fun to follow you, but alas, I am in a pack. After a moment, Tethys stooped slightly, feigning deference. Her body was low, but the wolf's chin was tilted and turned upwards toward the stranger. It gave her a curious yet slightly afraid appearance, with blue pools wide and misty. But you must be in a pack- if you are asking me that.