Soundless song

When they were close to the rendezvous site, where the cliffs barricaded approachers with its steep rise, Caiaphas turned on the pale wolf, her gaze sharp. "Can you speak, girl?" She queried in a growl, her head tilted to the side.

All the while her tail lashed impatiently as she awaited an answer, clear agitation crawling through her skin. She was not sure what she would do with this wolf -- not yet -- perhaps it was a test from the Mothers above and below to try her hand at staying patience and ingenuity.