Great Bear Wilderness what a shame we all became.

Summer lingered where he stood, awaiting the stranger's response. He was quick to break into an easy canter across the snow-covered plains when the invited to do so rose upon the wind, for he had already begun to hope that this wolf might possibly be one that could help him. Even as he closed the distance between them, Ty's face swam in his mind - so full of sorrow and longing. It was a look she often had when thoughts of her family claimed her attention, and one he was quite certain she bore now for him since he'd been gone for so long.

The young wolf slowed as he came within a few yards of the stranger, taking on the posturing of a neutral, humble creature. Even though he knew it was a requirement of one in his position, it still felt innately wrong for the princely Ostrega. He brushed those thoughts aside as he studied the ashen wolf, holding his tongue politely until the other determined he was comfortable with proceeding.