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After the encounter with Grimm, there was a lot on Elwood's mind. Initially, he was pleased with himself and couldn't believe it had even happened in the first place. But the longer he thought about it, the more his perspective changed. He didn't feel any differently towards Grimm; there was no desire to seek her out or spend more time with her. Instead, he thought of Finley and tried to swallow the guilt that bubbled in his stomach.

He had no allegiance to his co-Beta -- they were not in a relationship, and she had very carefully kept him at arm's length. So why did this feel so wrong?

He hoped that a day trip away from the caldera would help, so he set out with the intention to hunt. His travels carried him to Big Salmon Lake; both his mind and body were tired by the time the tarn's glassy surface was in view. But something stopped him short, a good distance from the lake. His eyes focused on some sort of canine, its hair short and disheveled and its face torn. Elwood's hackles stood on end and he froze, watching silently as the beast started to drink.