Lost Creek Hollow for the line in my life

he had not left indra's side until they arrived in this strange place. and when newcomers began to emerge, merrick gave a low growl and bristled, slinking away from his mother to flank nunataq. the pair of young wolves seemed to share the same opinion of the goings-on, though the boy stayed standing, unsure of what his friend found so amusing. he followed her sharp gaze toward the woman who regarded their family less than warmly, and his head dipped below his shoulders in consternation. home? with them? why?