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Admitting something so vulnerable… Kaiaka wasn’t sure whether to be impressed by the she-wolf’s bravery or question her boldness. Still, she followed the instruction, stepping forward with deliberate caution, careful to keep a respectful distance.

Sorry t’bother, stranger. Curiosity got the better of me, she said, her tone light but laced with genuine intrigue.

Her gaze lingered on the scarred female, dark fur broken by a patchwork of old wounds. For a moment, Kaiaka felt a flicker of pity. But she brushed it aside. This was no helpless creature.

What’re ya doin’? she asked, voice even, eyes watchful.