weep not, poor children

Mara giggled along with Runt, remembering how embarrassed she felt at the time. That was until she too herd the growl. Feeling the urge to protect this young pup, she stiffened and raised her tail. When she caught the scent of the unknown wolf outside the cave, she let out a relieved sigh.

"Thank god, it's just Mordecai, my Alpha. I don't think I could do anymore fighting today." she assured Runt, weary with relief. Bounding up to the top of the cave she greeted Mordecai.

"I am so glad its you! I was just about to come find you myself. There is something I need to explain to you before you go in there." she whispered to her Alpha after dipping her head in greeting. She didn't want him to go in unwarned.