Bearclaw Valley Where’s the fire? What’s the hurry about?

"and not so weak we didn't see you coming a mile away," ancelin added with a cut of his tail in the smoky air. ameline had her attention as was the way of a feral queen. her knight was here to enforce, and a warning meant much.
the melonii eyes gleamed, but he was silent now, aligned with his mate in knowing that even if their valley had two entrances, it would not be used as a thoroughfare for wayward wraiths.