Otter Creek Exacerbating the Dread [Mature]

@Crescendo Warning: Non-consensual sexual activity ahead.

Yesterday, Somnia had abandoned the safe-haven that the Caldera was. She would return, no doubt, but there was something that drove her away temporarily. It was Ashton. His absence had been noted by the whole pack. While some could believe that he had simply left without a word, Somnia could not. Something had to have happened to him.

She had left without a word to anyone to try and find a trace of him. With her insides aching with sorrow, Somnia failed to recognize that it was incredibly unlikely she'd find him. She had no leads whatsoever. But, that didn't stop her from stupidly setting out to try and find at least a trace of him. With no leads, she just meandered about the Teekon Wilds.

Somnia still withheld enough common sense to check Big Salmon Lake first, as it was closest. With no trace of him there, she followed a river up through the Heartwood. From there, she traveled east along Whitefish River until she was at Greatwater Lake. As it was getting dark when she arrived, she slept there for the night. With no trace of Ashton there in the morning, she started to follow Otter Creek.

Her mind was blank except for one goal; find a trace of Ashton. Even the slight rumbling of her stomach didn't deter her from following the creek mechanically.