Blacktail Deer Plateau Pack Search for a She-wolf

Grayday gave her one last critical look. "And I expect you to put on some weight," he decided. Skinny wolves didn't survive the winter.

"Come on, we'll show you the rendezvous site. It's where the pack gathers at the end of the day."

They were long past the days where he'd keep newcomers from the children while they settled in. They were old enough, now, to do as they pleased around the territory, as long as they checked in with an adult every now and again.

Grayday began walking toward the rendezvous site, tail swishing idly behind him.