Bearclaw Valley run for the hills

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Cole remained hidden, the dense underbrush cloaking his broad form as he observed the interaction between Towhee Jr. and Ameline. The sharp scent of Towhee’s season was unmistakable, stirring a faint tension in the air that even he could not ignore.

His amber eyes narrowed slightly, calculating. Her condition was sure to draw the attention of aggressive males to the valley's borders. It was a vulnerability they could ill afford, with recent tensions already brewing.

He shifted slightly, silent and deliberate, ensuring his scent wouldn’t carry toward them. For now, he would watch, taking mental note to increase his patrols and reinforce their lines. The time for action would come, but for now, he would remain the unseen sentinel.