Swiftcurrent Creek ghost in hanging lights

Caliste had gone to the pack hunt with Etienne, leaving Suzu behind with Leonore, Saturin and Shark. She felt comfortable now, to leave them in Arlette's care when she needed to go out to hunt (or just grab a breath of fresh air for herself), and willingly watched over the medic's brood as well. But with every day that passed, she found herself pining for Etienne's return. The other members of the pack were pleasant enough but still...She felt like a stranger amongst them. 

She'd noticed that someone had begun leaving her food, which she inspected and then shared with the pups and had begun expecting drop-offs regularly. She depended on them, the way she might depend on Etienne to help feed the children. She knew the hunter to be Lestan- the one who had first pointed her in this direction- but the shy man seemed respectful of her densite, and was often gone long before she found the food he left behind. 

Her children called for food, so she set out to check the 'giving tree' which had become Lestan's usual stashing place- only to arrive before he could drop off and leave. 

Caught you, finally, She said with a laugh.