Dahozhoni Meadow cut my loosened tongue

wait—please! the figure skidded to a halt, her chest heaving as she tried to catch her breath. her dark coat of browns and reds was streaked with dust, her long, limber legs trembling from exertion.

tamasi's tall, pointed ears flicked back as her amber eyes darted between the two strangers, lingering on the pup only briefly before focusing on the older wolf. she stayed at a healthy distance, though desperation seeped into her voice as she scrambled for words.

please, i mean no harm! she panted, her voice sharp but cracking slightly. i need to know—are there packs nearby? somewhere safe? her head whipped around, her ears twitching as though expecting pursuit.